Meaning & Definition of word "Ma"
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Ma
/mɑː/
noun:
- 1. A child's term for mother.
- Example: I love spending time with my ma.
- 2. A term used endearingly for an elderly woman.
- Example: She was like a ma to all the kids in the neighborhood.
interjection:
- 1. An informal term used to address one's mother.
- Example: Ma, can you help me with my homework?
- 2. Used to express annoyance or disbelief.
- Example: Ma, you can't be serious about that!
abbreviation:
- 1. An abbreviation for Master of Arts.
- Example: He has a ma in history from a prestigious university.
Etymology
From Middle English 'ma', a variant of 'mama', which is derived from the sound that infants make.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Ma's cooking:
Refers to the traditional homemade meals typically prepared by one's mother.
ma bear:
A protective mother.
ma dukes:
Slang for one's mother, often used in a respectful or affectionate manner.
Related Words
mama:
A term similar to ma, often used informally.
maternal:
Relating to a mother.
matriarch:
The female head of a family or tribe.
Slang Meanings of ma
Meaning: A term that expresses friendliness or closeness.
Example Sentence: Hey ma, how's it going?
Meaning: Used in certain communities to refer to an older woman.
Example Sentence: Ma, could you help us with this?