noun
mammy
Mammy (noun) means an informal, affectionate word for mother. Example: “She waved goodbye to her mammy at the school gate.”
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An informal, affectionate word for mother.
"She waved goodbye to her mammy at the school gate."
How to use mammy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA childlike, affectionate word for mother, similar to "mommy."
When to use it
Informal and regional; note that historically it also carried a specific, now offensive, stereotype from the American South — modern everyday use as "mother" is generally in Irish and British dialects.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mammies
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Etymology
From "mam" plus the diminutive suffix "-y."
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What does “mammy” mean?
The word “mammy” means an informal, affectionate word for mother. In plain terms, a childlike, affectionate word for mother, similar to "mommy.".
How do you use “mammy” in a sentence?
Here is “mammy” used in a sentence: “She waved goodbye to her mammy at the school gate.”
What part of speech is “mammy”?
“Mammy” is a noun.
What is the meaning of mammy?
"mammy" (noun) means an informal, affectionate word for mother.
