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Definition trophy child in British English

trophy child noun

noun
1

a child whose attributes, achievements are used by the parents to impress other people

Example

Hausner says some youngsters are often "trophy children" whose parents see them as nothing more than an extension of themselves.

Definition trophy child in British English