parental unit
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parental unit
One of one's parents. (Often used in the plural to indicate both parents.) Which parental unit is coming to pick you up from school today, nerd? I'd love to come, but I need to check with the parental units if it's all right.
(parental) units
n. parents. (see also rent(al)s.) Hey, units! I need to talk to you about something really important.