Ma

/mɑː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A child's term for mother.

I love spending time with my ma.

A term used endearingly for an elderly woman.

She was like a ma to all the kids in the neighborhood.

abbreviation

An abbreviation for Master of Arts.

He has a ma in history from a prestigious university.

interjection

An informal term used to address one's mother.

Ma, can you help me with my homework?

Used to express annoyance or disbelief.

Ma, you can't be serious about that!

From Middle English 'ma', a variant of 'mama', which is derived from the sound that infants make.

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.

A term that expresses friendliness or closeness.

Hey ma, how's it going?

Used in certain communities to refer to an older woman.

Ma, could you help us with this?