Cake-eater means: A well-off person who indulges himself or herself; a playboy or playgirl.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
cake-eater
(US, _, slang, dated, usually, endearing) A well-off person who indulges himself or herself; a playboy or playgirl.
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
(US, _, slang, dated, usually, endearing) A well-off person who indulges himself or herself; a playboy or playgirl.
For parents
Cake-eater means: A well-off person who indulges himself or herself; a playboy or playgirl.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
cake-eater means: A well-off person who indulges himself or herself; a playboy or playgirl.. Register: dated, informal. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
Cluster: food_drink
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Why is this section here?
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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