dependapotamus

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noun

A servicemember's partner (especially a SAHM) who behaves in a parasitic manner, especially by taking advantage of their partner's status to demand beneficial treatment.

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dependa
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Meanings

noundependapotamus (plural dependapotamuses)

plural dependapotamuses

  1. USderogatoryslanggovernmentA servicemember's partner (especially a SAHM) who behaves in a parasitic manner, especially by taking advantage of their partner's status to demand beneficial treatment.

    Synonyms: dependa

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA servicemember's partner (especially a SAHM) who behaves in a parasitic manner, especially by taking advantage of their partner's status to demand beneficial treatment.

Similar
dependa

Origin

Blend of dependent + hippopotamus or similar, the second element being a reference to stereotypical obesity (and the popular misconception that hippos are largely made of fat).

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APA

dependapotamus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dependapotamus

MLA

“dependapotamus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dependapotamus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dependapotamus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dependapotamus.

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