Babyfada

noun BIE-bi FAA-da ˈbeːbi ˈfaːda

Also spelled baby fada, baby father, babyfather

The father of a woman's child or children, spoken of in relation to her, whether or not they remain together. 'Mi babyfada' names that co-parenting bond rather than a current romance. The counterpart of 'babymadda', it is neutral in itself, though it too features in talk of 'babyfada' obligations and drama.

  • Mi babyfada a come fi di pickney Sunday.

    My baby father is coming for the child on Sunday.

  • Him is di babyfada, so him haffi help out.

    He's the baby father, so he has to help out.

  • She nah deal wid har babyfada again.

    She's no longer in a relationship with her baby father.

From 'baby' + [[fada]] (father); the co-parent counterpart to [[babymadda]]. See [[fada]], [[pickney]].

Father of one's child(ren), defined by that tie not romance. See [[babymadda]], [[pickney]].