Mamma

/ˈmæmə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colloquial term for mother.

Mamma always knew how to make me feel better.

A term of endearment for a mother figure.

Her friends affectionately called her 'Mamma' because she cared for everyone.

From Latin 'mamma', meaning breast or mother.

mamma's boy

A boy or man who is excessively attached to his mother.

mamma mia

An expression of surprise or excitement, borrowed from Italian.

maternal

Relating to a mother.

matriarch

A woman who is the head of a family or tribe.

A term used to refer to an attractive woman.

Look at her, she's a real mamma!

A reference to a person's mother that is used playfully.

Don't mess with him; you know his mamma raised him right.