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mommy

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmɑmi// UK //mˈɒmi// mom·my Archaic Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a name for a mother, usually used by children or when talking to them. It is a warm and very common word in families.

n. an informal term of address or reference for a mother, typically used by young children or within a domestic context. It functions as a hypocorism and is often capitalised when used as a proper name.


SIMPLE

The little boy ran to his mommy for a hug.

CONTEXTUAL

She asked her daughter to show the drawing to Mommy when they got home from school.

Synonyms
Usage

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

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