holding patern

To wait, no action or movement.

Q: Hey, what's going on with your promotion?
A: I don't know, I'm in a holding patern.

by leadthrower September 1, 2006

Paternal-Paparazzi

A father (or mother: see maternal-paparazzi) that always takes photos or movies of his kids no matter what they are doing.

That father is always taking pictures of his kids at the park like he is a member of the paternal-paparazzi.

by bigsky March 8, 2009

Paternal twins

To children with the same gender and who the same birthday P.S the are really rare!

Hey you see those girls over there

Ya why?
There paternal twins

by Gray grace m November 9, 2019

software paternalism

A software design problem where user decisions subordinate to defaults selected by the architect. Oftentimes, the user is thought to be too incompetent or stupid to use the software but truthfully, there is a lack of interest in allowing the program to be flexible.

Compare to droolproof paper -which is the case when something is designed so dumbed down that it adversely affects the functionality.

Apple products are terrible in general because they suffer from software paternalism.

by CoveredInCatHair February 18, 2014

Paternity Brothers

Two or more men who appeared on the Maury Povich show and were tested for the paternity of the same child.

"Ever since we was both tested for being Shaniqua's baby daddy on dat Maury show, we Paternity Brothers, fam"

by mattmattmattmatt August 21, 2008

Paternity leard

A beard that is allowed to grow without trimming during paternity leave.

Your baby smells like shit, and so does that paternity leard.

by Goveezy March 19, 2014

Paternal cheating

The act of taking you father over your husband to the point it could be romantic.

Signs include
Him dreaming about you
You still call him daddy
You buy your husband matching clothes to your father
You choice your father over your husband every chance possible

You run off to daddy's aid over your kids and husband

Hi Sarah i think you are paternal cheating on William with your father.

by Coffscuck September 4, 2025