how's your father

This British slang phrase has evolved to have multiple meanings, often used humorously or euphemistically.

Definition

C2Informal Conversations

(slang, euphemistic)A phrase used to refer to sexual activity.

Example

  • They were caught in the act, having a bit of how's your father.

C2Informal Conversations

(slang, humorous)A term used to avoid specifying an object or thing.

Example

  • Can you pass me the how's your father over there?

C2Historical Usage

(slang, humorous)A phrase used to change the subject or avoid discussing something awkward.

Example

  • Whenever the conversation got uncomfortable, he would say, 'Well, how's your father?'

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "how's your father":

who's your daddyhow's that