parental unit
The term "parental unit" is often used humorously or informally to refer to one's parent or parents collectively.
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Definition
B2Family
(informal, humorous)One or both parents considered together, often used in a playful or ironic way.
Example
- Which parental unit is coming to pick you up from school today?
B2Family
(informal)A parent, emphasizing their role in parenting rather than their individual identity.
Example
- I need to ask my parental unit for permission.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "parental unit":
parental homeparental lovesingle parentpower unitrepeat unitconstruction unit