noun
DILF
dilf
DILF (noun) means a father who is considered sexually attractive, especially an older man whose appeal is tied to looking like a dad. Example: “Half the school run agreed he was a total DILF.”
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vulgar slang A father who is considered sexually attractive, especially an older man whose appeal is tied to looking like a dad.
"Half the school run agreed he was a total DILF."
"The show cast him as the neighbourhood DILF."
"Sexy DILF butler Bates looks like he's finally going to get it on with housemaid Anna, after spending all of Series One mooning after her like a calf on Wobbly Eggs."
— Caitlin Moran, The Times (2011)
How to use DILF
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn attractive dad.
When to use it
Vulgar in origin but used lightly and often jokingly; still unsuitable for formal or workplace contexts.
Memory tip
The word implies the man is actually a father — for an attractive older man with no children, silver fox fits better.
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Common pairings
total DILF
certified DILF
DILF energy
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Etymology
An initialism of dad I'd like to fuck, formed on the pattern of MILF.
Synonyms
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silver fox
zaddy
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What does DILF stand for?
Dad I'd like to fuck. It labels a father who is found sexually attractive, and is the male counterpart of MILF.
What is the difference between a DILF and a silver fox?
A DILF is attractive specifically as a dad, and can be any age. A silver fox is an older man made attractive by grey hair and maturity, whether or not he has children.
What is the meaning of DILF?
"DILF" (noun) means a father who is considered sexually attractive, especially an older man whose appeal is tied to looking like a dad.
What is another word for DILF?
Other words for "DILF" include silver fox, zaddy.
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