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deadbeat dad

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  1. A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.
  2. A man who is voluntarily absent and uncaring towards his children, especially one who leaves them entirely in their mother's care.

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