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Mammy: meaning, definitions and examples

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mammy

 

[ หˆmรฆmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal term

Mammy is an affectionate term primarily used to refer to a mother or maternal figure, especially in certain cultures. It conveys warmth and intimacy and can also denote an older woman who takes on a caring role. The term is often used in a nostalgic or endearing context.

Synonyms

mama, mom, mother, mum

Examples of usage

  • She always calls her mother 'Mammy' whenever she needs comfort.
  • In the movie, the main character refers to his grandmother as Mammy.
  • He misses his Mammy's cooking whenever he's away from home.

Translations

Translations of the word "mammy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mamรฃe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฎเฅเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ibu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mama

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maman

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mamรก

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—„๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงู…ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maminka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mama

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆˆๅฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mamma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mamรก

Etymology

The word 'mammy' has its roots in the early 19th century, deriving from the term 'mamma', which is itself a diminutive of 'mother'. 'Mamma' is derived from the Latin 'mamma', meaning 'mother' or 'breast', which can be traced back to earlier forms in Indo-European languages. 'Mammy' has particularly cultural significance in African American communities, where it has been used to refer to a nurturing figure or caregiver, sometimes in the context of the antebellum South. The term has carried a complex history, as it has also been used in a stereotypical way to describe black women in servile roles, particularly in literature and film. Over time, 'mammy' has evolved in various cultural contexts, often embodying the affectionate, nurturing archetype of motherhood, while also raising discussions about race and representation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,841, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.