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Splenda Daddy

A term coined by Cindy B. Gilbert to describe a broke man attempting to be a sugar daddy.

(Other artificial sweetener brands suffice as well for this term.)
Jessica: Hey did you here about that gold digger dude Michael's dating?
Cindy: Ha, Michael having a bae.. funny...but seriously bro, no worries there, Michael is such a Splenda Daddy.
Jessica: Whaddya' mean?
Cindy: Everyone knows Michael's broke af.

Splenda Daddy

A daddy (straight or gay older male with father like attributes and/or likes to sleep with younger individuals) that claims to provide financial support for love and attention, however does not meet the financial prerequisites to provide substantial sugar
My sugar daddy lost his job, thank god for his savings account so at least he can be Splenda daddy for now
Splenda Daddy by RobbSchu December 19, 2018

Splenda Daddy

A significant other that wants to spoil you like a Sugar Daddy but doesn't have enough money to do so.
"My Splenda Daddy wanted to buy me new clothes so he went to Goodwill and bought a $30 AC/DC t-shirt."
Splenda Daddy by Rusty Peener July 3, 2021

splenda daddy

A man who is willing to be a sugar daddy, but has a serious lack of funds.
Actually my splenda daddy got it for me...so no.
splenda daddy by word diva February 26, 2011

splenda daddy

a younger version of a sugar daddy, a wanna-be sugar daddy, a sugar daddy in the making, or a guy who's not quite a sugar daddy b/c of lack of disposable income
girl #1 "So, he's flying you all the way to Miami just to see him for the weekend?"

girl #2 "Yeah, can you believe it? But he's not flying me first class..."

girl #3 "So what? It's gotta be nice having a splenda daddy!"
splenda daddy by dirtybitchkatie December 27, 2008

Splenda Daddy

A man who strives to be a Sugar Daddy but just doesn't have the funds to pull it off.
She was all excited that she had finally landed a Sugar Daddy until he rolled up in his Accord. It was then she realized she had landed a Splenda Daddy, instead.
Splenda Daddy by WeeLittleBit February 14, 2005
Word of the Day on October 1, 2025
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