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Definition of baby daddy

baby daddy

Plural:baby daddies
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North American The biological father of one or more of a woman's children, especially one who is not her husband or current romantic partner.

Example

"She worked out a fair co-parenting schedule with her baby daddy so the kids could spend weekends with him."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in informal and slang registers, this term specifically implies that the biological father is not married to and often no longer in a romantic relationship with the child's mother.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Baby daddy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/baby-daddy
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