mam
What is another word for mam? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — An informal, affectionate word for one's mother, common in British and Irish English.
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Etymology
This is an alteration or clipping of mama; compare Scots mam, Early Scots mame (“mother”) and mamye (“wet nurse”), Saterland Frisian Määme (“mother”), and West Frisian mem (“mother”). Alternatively, it may have been conserved from, or influenced by, an earlier Brythonic language.
Full origin of mam →Frequently asked questions
What does “mam” mean?
The word “mam” means an informal, affectionate word for one's mother, common in British and Irish English. In plain terms, a casual, warm way of saying "mum" or "mom," especially in Ireland, Wales, and parts of northern England.
How do you pronounce “mam”?
“Mam” is pronounced mam (/mæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “mam” in a sentence?
Here is “mam” used in a sentence: “He rang his mam every Sunday evening.”
What part of speech is “mam”?
“Mam” is a noun.
Is “mam” a common word?
“Mam” is an uncommon word in modern English.
