Momma: meaning, definitions and examples

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momma

 

[ หˆmษ‘mษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

informal term

Momma is an informal term used to refer to one's mother, typically conveying affection or endearment. It can also denote a maternal figure in a broader sense.

Synonyms

mama, mom, mother, mum

Examples of usage

  • I love spending time with my momma.
  • Momma always knows how to make me feel better.
  • After school, I went straight to momma's house.
  • Momma said it would be okay.

Translations

Translations of the word "momma" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mamรฃe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเค

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 ุฃู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maminka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mama

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆˆๅฆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ana

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mamรก

Etymology

The word 'momma' is an informal and affectionate variant of 'mama,' which has its roots in various languages. 'Mama' is derived from the late Latin 'mamma,' which means 'breast' or 'udder,' and is associated with the early vocalizations of infants, as it resembles the sounds made by babies when they try to address their mothers. This term has spread across many cultures and languages, often emerging in different forms, such as 'mommy' in English, 'mam' in Gaelic, and 'maman' in French. The use of 'momma' in American English typically signifies a close, loving relationship with one's mother and is often used in family contexts. Over time, 'momma' has also been popularized in various forms of media and culture, reinforcing its affectionate connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,993, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.