Word
momma
Phoneticsmom·ma
US/ˈmɑmə/
UK/mˈɒmɐ/
Definitions
01mother
n. a casual and warm name for your mother.
n. an informal or affectionate term for one's mother, common in American English and Southern dialects.
“The little boy ran to his momma as soon as he saw her.”
“In many traditional blues songs, the lyrics frequently reference a 'momma' as a figure of both authority and emotional comfort.”
Informal · American English
Usage
Often used as a direct address or with a possessive pronoun like 'my'.
03betel nut chew
n. a mixture of betel nut and other leaves chewed in the Philippines.
n. a preparation consisting of betel nut, areca nut, betel leaves, and lime, chewed as a stimulant.
“The elders in the village were known for chewing momma throughout the day.”
“The traditional practice of chewing momma remains a significant cultural habit in various highland regions of the Philippines.”
Dialect · Technical
Usage
Specific to Philippine English and regional dialects.
Synonyms
Etymology
Alternative spelling of mama; see further etymology there.
Borrowed from Ilocano mama.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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