noun

DILF

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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.”

noun

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."

How to Use DILF

Learner’s notes

In 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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Easily confused with

MILF → zaddy

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.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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silver fox zaddy

Antonyms

MILF

Related Words

MILF

Rhymes for DILF

MILF Wilf

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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