A father (especially one with no other job) who is the family member primarily responsible for childcare and housekeeping.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in The New York Times. After the title of the U.S. film Mr. Mom, in which the main character loses his job and becomes a homemaker.
Definition of Mr Mom in US English:
Mr Mom
noun
US
A father (especially one with no other job) who is the family member primarily responsible for childcare and housekeeping.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in The New York Times. After the title of the U.S. film Mr. Mom, in which the main character loses his job and becomes a homemaker.