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dependapotamus

dependapotamus noun: a servicemember's partner (especially a SAHM) who behaves in a parasitic manner, especially by taking advantage of their partner's status to demand beneficial treatment.

Noun

dependapotamus (plural dependapotamuses)

  1. (US, derogatory, slang) A servicemember's partner (especially a SAHM) who behaves in a parasitic manner, especially by taking advantage of their partner's status to demand beneficial treatment.
    Synonyms:
    dependa

Synonyms of dependapotamus

Forms of dependapotamus

pluraldependapotamuses

Origin of dependapotamus

Blend of dependent + hippopotamus or similar, the second element being a reference to stereotypical obesity (and the popular misconception that hippos are largely made of fat).

Words formed from dependapotamus

Questions about dependapotamus

What does dependapotamus mean?
Dependapotamus means a servicemember's partner (especially a SAHM) who behaves in a parasitic manner, especially by taking advantage of their partner's status to demand beneficial treatment.
What part of speech is dependapotamus?
Dependapotamus is a noun.
What is the plural of dependapotamus?
The plural of dependapotamus is dependapotamuses.

Words near dependapotamus in the dictionary

  1. dependances
  2. dependancies
  3. dependancy
  4. dependant
  5. dependants
  6. dependapotamus
  7. dependapotamuses
  8. dependas
  9. depended
  10. dependee
  11. dependees

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