sugar baby

A 'sugar baby' is often involved in a relationship with an older, wealthier individual who provides financial or material support.

Definition

C1Modern Relationships

(informal, slang)A younger individual who receives financial and material benefits from an older, wealthier companion in exchange for companionship or romantic involvement.

Example

  • She became a sugar baby to afford her college tuition.
  • Their relationship dynamic is that of a sugar baby and a sugar daddy.

B2General

(informal, affectionate)A term of endearment, similar to sweetheart.

Example

  • Come here, sugar baby, and give me a hug.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sugar baby":

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