mammy
Mammy (noun) means an informal, affectionate word for mother. Example: “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."
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.
Word forms
mammies plural
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She waved goodbye to her _____ at the school gate.
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.