mam
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈɛˈmeɪˈɛm// UK //mˈæm// mam
n. a word for mother used in some parts of the UK and Ireland. It is a warm, casual way to talk to or about your mom.
n. a regional variant of 'mother' or 'mum', prevalent in Northern England, Wales, and Ireland. Primarily used within familial contexts.
I need to call my mam to say happy birthday.
He asked his mam if he could stay out late with his friends on Friday night.
The protagonist's relationship with his mam serves as the emotional anchor of the novel, reflecting the specific linguistic and cultural landscape of working-class Dublin.
Usage
Often used as a proper noun when addressing one's own mother directly.