daddy issues

English

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Noun

daddy issues pl (plural only)

  2. (informal) 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.
    Near-synonym: father complex
    Coordinate terms: mommy issues; mother complex
    I might have to break up with Nora: she has serious daddy issues that she needs to sort out before dating anyone again.

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Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English daddy issues.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈdɛ.ɾi iˈʃiws/ [ˈdɛ.ɾi iˈʃiʊ̯s]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /ˈdɛ.ɾi iˈʃiwʃ/ [ˈdɛ.ɾi iˈʃiʊ̯ʃ]

Noun

daddy issues m pl (plural only)

  2. (informal) daddy issues
    Synonym: complexo paterno
    Coordinate terms: mommy issues; complexo materno
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