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dependapotamus

noun

Etymology

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).

  1. derived from ἱπποπόταμος
  2. compounded as dependapotamus — “dependent + hippopotamus”

Definitions

  1. A servicemember's partner (especially a SAHM) who behaves in a parasitic manner,…

    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.

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