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Meaning of daddy issues | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A complex, especially in a girl or woman, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's father, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.

informal, plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Deutsch Vaterkomplex
Español complejos paternos problemas con papá problemas paternales
Português daddy issues

Examples

“Near-synonym: father complex”
“I might have to break up with Nora: she has serious daddy issues that she needs to sort out before dating anyone again.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

daddy long-legs daddy long-legs spider daddy longlegs daddy longlegs spider daddy shower daddy stitch

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