nepo baby

[ nep-oh bey-bee ]

noun

1. a notable or powerful person, such as a celebrity or politican, with a parent who is also notable or powerful, especially one whose industry connections are perceived as essential to their success:

   It makes sense that he's a nepo baby, because there's no way he earned that role.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nepo baby¹

First recorded in 2022; nepo(tism) ( def ) + baby ( def )

Example Sentences

I wondered if you’re familiar with the term “nepo baby.”

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That’s not nepo baby — that’s f— earned.

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In case it wasn’t already clear Ronin might just be the coolest nepo baby yet, the newborn can already count Stipe, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and actor Christina Ricci among his Instagram fans.

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After a failed summer during which the only acquisitions were a poor defending shooting guard, a nepo baby and a head coach who has never coached, he needs to do better.

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“I must be God’s favorite nepo baby to have a family who supports me this much. If they can learn it, so can you babe,” Scout wrote in the caption.

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