papa-gâteau

French

Etymology

Literally, "papa-cake". Compare English sugar daddy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.pa.ɡa.to/ ~ /pa.pa.ɡɑ.to/

Noun

papa-gâteau f (plural papas-gâteaux)

  1. (figuratively) doting father, soft touch with one's kids

See also

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