noun
mami
Mami (noun) means an informal, affectionate word for mother, or a slang term for an attractive woman. Example: “He called out to his mami as she crossed the street.”
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An informal, affectionate word for mother, or a slang term for an attractive woman.
"He called out to his mami as she crossed the street."
"The song calls her a "mami" throughout the chorus."
How to use mami
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, affectionate term — either for one's mother or, in slang, for an attractive woman.
When to use it
Informal slang, common in Latin American and Caribbean speech and in some genres of music.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mamis
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish mami.
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What does “mami” mean?
The word “mami” means an informal, affectionate word for mother, or a slang term for an attractive woman. In plain terms, a casual, affectionate term — either for one's mother or, in slang, for an attractive woman.
How do you use “mami” in a sentence?
Here is “mami” used in a sentence: “He called out to his mami as she crossed the street.”
What part of speech is “mami”?
“Mami” is a noun.
Where does the word “mami” come from?
The word “mami” comes from Spanish. Borrowed from Spanish mami.
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