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Deadbeat mom: A term used to describe a mother who has not paid or is behind in making child-support payments. It is used less often than "deadbeat dad" because more men fail to support their children financially after divorce. It can also refer to a mother who relies on welfare payments instead of working to support her family.
Definition: Deadbeat mom is a slang term used to describe a mother who has not paid or is behind in making child-support payments. This term is not used as frequently as deadbeat dad or deadbeat parent because more men than women fail to support their children financially after divorce. It can also refer to an able-bodied mother whose income is derived from welfare payments instead of gainful employment.
The first example illustrates a deadbeat mom who has not fulfilled her financial obligation to her children. The second example illustrates a deadbeat mom who relies on welfare instead of working to support her family.