deadbeat dad

Slang A father who is not involved in the lives of his child(ren), physically and/or monetarily. Don't be a deadbeat dad, Sean—go see your kids this weekend! I'm no deadbeat dad, I make all of my child support payments!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Paavali	PAH:-vah-lee	Finnish
Circe	SUR-see (English)	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Wigmund	-	Anglo-Saxon
Salha	-	Arabic
Davidson	['deividsn]
Aetius	-	Ancient Roman