Trad Son
An adult son who performs chores at home for free rent
Example
Why do you still live at home?
I’m a trad son — I cook, clean, do laundry… and in return, rent-free life. Best deal ever
Can’t argue with that. Sounds like a win-win
Related Slang
| Tradwife | A wife who adheres to traditional values |
| Boomerang child | An adult who moves out of his parents' home but moves back in |
| Boomerang kid | An adult who moves out of her parents' home but then moves back in |
| churrin | Children |
| Bonus dad | A man who co-parents a child |
| Bonus mom | A woman who co-parents a child |
| Multi-dadding | Having multiple children with different men |
| Kidult | An adult who acts like a kid |
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Trad son is slang for a young man who lives rent-free with his parents in exchange for performing household duties. The "trad" part comes from "traditional," referencing an arrangement where the son contributes to the family by cooking, cleaning, or handling chores rather than paying rent (similar to the tradwife term).
The term gained popularity online in 2025, particularly on forums, TikTok, and Twitter, as a humorous way to talk about modern living arrangements (partially due to a poor economy and inflation) and the trade-offs between independence and family support. People typically use trad son to jokingly describe themselves or others who enjoy the perks of living at home while still being helpful around the house. The term is most common among young adults, parents, and online communities discussing Millennial or Gen Z living situations.