Mommy: meaning, definitions and examples

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mommy

[ ˈmɒmi ]

^{Context #1}

parenting

A mother, especially one who is caring, loving, and supportive towards her children.

Synonyms

mama, mom, mother, mum

Examples of usage

She is not just a mommy, she is also a best friend to her children.
The mommy always puts her children's needs above her own.

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informal

Used as a term of endearment or familiarity for one's mother.

Synonyms

mama, mom, mum

Examples of usage

I love you, mommy!
Mommy, can you help me with my homework?

Translations

Translations of the word "mommy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mamãe

🇮🇳 मम्मी

🇩🇪 Mutti

🇮🇩 ibu

🇺🇦 мама

🇵🇱 mama

🇯🇵 ママ

🇫🇷 maman

🇪🇸 mamá

🇹🇷 anne

🇰🇷 엄마

🇸🇦 ماما

🇨🇿 maminka

🇸🇰 mama

🇨🇳 妈妈

🇸🇮 mama

🇮🇸 mamma

🇰🇿 ана

🇬🇪 დედიკო

🇦🇿 ana

🇲🇽 mamá

Word origin

The word 'mommy' is a variant of 'mama', which is derived from the word 'mamma' meaning 'mother' in Latin. It is commonly used to refer to a mother or as a term of endearment for one's mother. The term 'mommy' is often associated with care, love, and nurturing qualities.