| 词组 | dad |
| 释义 | dad Theme: KINSHIP n. one's father; any father; any old man. (Also a term of address. Capitalized when referring to one's own father.)Hey, Dad, can I use the car tonight?Well, dad, how's it going? dad noun 1 used as a term of address for a man, especially an older man. Often patronizing US, 1928. 2 a homosexual prisoner's 'owner' (protector and lover) US, 1992.► be like Dadto keep quiet; to say nothing. From the World War 2 slogan 'be like Dad: keep Mum', playing on MUM (quiet) UK, 1996 not your dad'sVery modern or updated; no longer what an older generation would expect or be used to. With every building now featuring wireless Internet and touch-screen monitors integrated into the desks in each classroom, this is certainly not your dad's high school anymore. deadbeat dadSlang A father who is not involved in the lives of his child(ren), physically and/or monetarily. Don't be a deadbeat dad, Sean—go see your kids this weekend! I'm no deadbeat dad, I make all of my child support payments! stay-at-home dadA father who forgoes employment outside of the home in order to care for his children and the household. Being a stay-at-home dad is just as much hard work as going to an office every day. dad fetch my buttonsOh my goodness! An exclamation of surprise. Dad fetch my buttons, I didn't expect such an outpouring of support from y'all! dad bodslang A physique characterized by moderate chubbiness; the stereotypical physique of a middle-aged dad. The phrase is often used affectionately or approvingly. Aww, I don't care that he's a bigger guy—I like guys with a dad bod. bio dadOne's biological father, as opposed to one's adoptive father (or perhaps other non-biological father figure). I finally found my bio dad by using some genealogy sites and Facebook. step-dadA male caregiver of a child who assumed the parental role through marriage to one of the child's original (usually biological) parents. Most commonly, a step-dad is the second husband of a child's biological mother. I live with my dad during the week and then visit my mom and step-dad every other weekend. bonus dadAn alternative to the title "step-dad," which is a male caregiver of a child who assumed the parental role through marriage to one of the child's original (usually biological) parents. Most commonly, a step-dad is the second husband of a child's biological mother. I live with my dad during the week and then visit my mom and bonus dad every other weekend. doodadA name for a gadget or thing whose actual name is unknown or has been forgotten. Where's that doodad? I need it to finish this repair. Hand me that doodad or whatever it's called, will you? granddadslang Someone who acts in an outdated and uncool manner. Oh, he's a real granddad. He'll never go to a club with us. hodadslang Someone who cannot surf, possibly in spite of actions or statements to the contrary. Of course that dude wiped out—he's a total hodad! Dad fetch my buttons!Rur. What a surprise!; Goodness me! Dad fetch my buttons! It's a letter from Aunt Rita! Dad fetch my buttons, I never was so happy in all my life! doodad(ˈdudæd) n. a name for a gadget. I don’t know what they’re called. If they had names, they wouldn’t be doodads, now would they? granddad n. an old-fashioned person; an out-of-date person. Don’t be such a granddad. Live a little. hodadand hodaddy (ˈhodæd(i))1. n. someone, usually a male, who poses (badly) as a surfer. (California. Possibly a blend of ho = whore and dad(dy) = male.) Who’s that hodaddy with the crumby looking board? 2. n. an obnoxious person; a repellent person. (California.) Ted is a total hodad. |
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