Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mama's boy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.99 in modern English

Syllables
ma-ma's boy
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
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Meaning

noun

A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.

Canadian usage; American usage; Derogatory; Informal

noun

Alternative letter-case form of mama's boy.

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What does mama's boy mean?
A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.

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