bonus son

noun

A stepson.

Meanings

nounbonus son (plural bonus sons)

plural bonus sons

  1. euphemisticA stepson.

    She is also mom to “bonus son” Jayden, 19.

    2025 December 2, Alexandra Bellusci, “Kimora Lee Simmons clears up misconception she isn’t self-made: ‘Working since 10’”, in New York Post, New York, N.Y.: News Corp, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 02 Dec 2025
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    Police reports and restraining orders will directly affect your wife’s custody agreement — but they may be something to consider if you’re concerned about the safety of your bonus son.

    2011 April 1, Sharyl Jupe, Jann Blacksone-Ford, “Ex’s questionable behavior should be addressed”, in The Seattle Times, Seattle, W.A.: The Seattle Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 09 Sep 2026

    "My bonus daughter couldn't wait to have another mother because she lost her mom when she was young," said Padilla, who lives in Carlsbad, Calif. "But my bonus son, who was a little younger, he was angry and resentful that I was going to be in his life and that he lost his mother."

    2020 December 9, Juana Summers, “As A Stepparent, Kamala Harris Puts 'Families You Choose' In The Spotlight”, in National Public Radio, Washington, D.C.: National Public Radio, archived from the original on 09 Dec 2020

    “When you just turned 25 and have a 14-year-old bonus son,” Hewitt bragged in cheeky TikTok clip alongside the blue-eyed teen.

    2022 October 3, Asia Grace, “Mom, 25, brags about having a 14-year-old ‘bonus’ son: ‘Be mad, Karen’”, in New York Post, New York, N.Y.: News Corp, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 03 Oct 2022
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Chicago

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