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babymother
What does babymother mean?
The mother of a man's child, whether or not they remain together. Male equivalent: babyfather.
"Mi haffi drop off di pickney to him babymother."
Origin
Jamaican Patois; calque construction 'baby' + 'mother'.
Frequently asked questions
What does babymother mean?
It means the mother of a man's child, whether or not the couple are still together.
What is the male equivalent of babymother?
The male equivalent is 'babyfather' — the father of a woman's child.
Where does the term babymother come from?
It's a Jamaican Patois calque combining 'baby' and 'mother', and has spread into wider British and Caribbean English.
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