noun General Slang

Dependa

dee-PEN-duh · noun · offensive

A derisive term for a military spouse seen as entitled.

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Definitions

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A pejorative for a military dependent, especially a spouse stereotyped as lazy or entitled to benefits.

“The forums are full of dependa jokes, most of them unfair.”
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Dependa In A Sentence

The forums are full of dependa jokes, most of them unfair.

Origin & Usage

Modern U.S. military internet slang; alteration of 'dependent.'

Variants dependapotamus

People Also Ask

What does dependa mean?

It's a derisive military slang term for a dependent, usually a spouse, stereotyped as lazy or entitled to the service member's benefits.

Is dependa an insult?

Yes. It's a mocking, derogatory label and is considered offensive, especially since the stereotype is widely regarded as unfair.

Where does the word come from?

It's modern U.S. military internet slang, an alteration of the word 'dependent.'

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