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词汇 mum and dad
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Definition of mum and dad in English:

mum and dad

(also mums and dads)
adjective ˌmʌm ən ˈdad
Australian, NZ informal
  • Attributive Designating a business venture, especially a small shop, of a type often run by a married couple. Later also: denoting any pastime, activity, etc., typically associated with or regarded as appealing to married couples; specifically designating or relating to an investment opportunity designed for small-scale investors.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in The Courier-Mail. From mum + and + dad.

Definition of mum and dad in US English:

mum and dad

(also mums and dads)
adjectiveˌmʌm ən ˈdad
Australian, NZ informal
  • Attributive Designating a business venture, especially a small shop, of a type often run by a married couple. Later also: denoting any pastime, activity, etc., typically associated with or regarded as appealing to married couples; specifically designating or relating to an investment opportunity designed for small-scale investors.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in The Courier-Mail. From mum + and + dad.

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