mummy
n. countablen. a word for mother that children often use. It is a warm and friendly way to talk to or about your mom.
n. a familiar and affectionate term for a mother. Primarily used in British English and by young children; often replaced by 'mum' or 'mother' as the speaker matures.
The little girl ran to her mummy for a hug.
He still calls his mother 'mummy' when they are at home together, though he uses her name in public.
While 'mother' serves as the formal biological or legal designation, 'mummy' carries a specific emotional weight associated with early childhood bonding and domestic comfort.
From Middle English mummie, from Anglo-Norman mumie, from Middle French momie, from Medieval Latin mumia, from Arabic مُومِيَاء (mūmiyāʔ), from Persian مومیا (mumyâ), from موم (mum, “wax”). Doublet of mumijo.
From mum + -y (diminutive suffix), related to mom and mommy, from mother.
Commonly used as a vocative to address a parent directly; often capitalised when used as a proper name.