noun
mam
mam
noun
1
An informal, affectionate word for one's mother, common in British and Irish English.
"He rang his mam every Sunday evening."
How to Use Mam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, warm way of saying "mum" or "mom," especially in Ireland, Wales, and parts of northern England.
When to use it
Informal and regional — used in speech and casual writing, not formal contexts.
Word Forms
mams plural, mams plural
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