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Definition of mum and dad in English: mum and dad(also mums and dads) adjective ˌmʌm ən ˈdad Australian, NZ informal Attributive Designating a business venture, especially a small shop, of a type often run by a married couple. Later also: denoting any pastime, activity, etc., typically associated with or regarded as appealing to married couples; specifically designating or relating to an investment opportunity designed for small-scale investors.
Origin1960s; earliest use found in The Courier-Mail. From mum + and + dad. Definition of mum and dad in US English: mum and dad(also mums and dads) adjectiveˌmʌm ən ˈdad Australian, NZ informal Attributive Designating a business venture, especially a small shop, of a type often run by a married couple. Later also: denoting any pastime, activity, etc., typically associated with or regarded as appealing to married couples; specifically designating or relating to an investment opportunity designed for small-scale investors.
Origin1960s; earliest use found in The Courier-Mail. From mum + and + dad. |