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Word

mommy

Phoneticsmom·my, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈmɑmi/

UK/mˈɒmi/

Definitions

01mother

A1 · Beginner Countable noun Informal · American English

n. a name that children use for their mother.

n. a childish or affectionate term for one's mother. Common in North American English; equivalent to 'mummy' in British English.

“The little boy ran to his mommy when he fell down in the park.”

“In early childhood development, the term mommy serves as one of the first linguistic markers of a primary caregiver relationship.”

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02attractive woman

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Slang · Informal

n. a slang word for a woman who is very attractive or has a powerful personality.

n. a slang term for a sexually attractive woman, often implying a mature or dominant quality.

“The fans on social media kept calling the famous actress mommy in the comments.”

“The evolution of mommy into a slang descriptor for female celebrities reflects shifting internet subcultures regarding attraction and authority.”

Synonyms

03to mother someone

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · American English

v. to take care of someone in a way that is too protective, like a mother.

v. to treat someone with excessive maternal care or to overprotect them.

“Stop trying to mommy me; I can cook my own dinner.”

“She tended to mommy her younger colleagues, which occasionally led to friction regarding their professional independence.”

Synonyms

mothercoddlebaby

Antonyms

Usage

Often capitalised when used as a direct address or in place of a proper name without a determiner.

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
Frequency
Frequent
Level
A1 · Beginner
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