noun Uncommon

momma

Momma (noun) means informal spelling of "mama" or "mom," used affectionately to refer to one's mother. Example: “The toddler ran straight to her momma at the school gate.”

noun

Informal spelling of "mama" or "mom," used affectionately to refer to one's mother.

"The toddler ran straight to her momma at the school gate."

How to use momma

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, affectionate way of saying "mother."

Easily confused with

mama → mamma →

Word forms

mommas plural

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Etymology

A variant of mama.

Synonyms

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Related words

may mother mom dad ma mum mama mommy

Rhymes for momma

comma

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Frequently asked questions

What does “momma” mean?

The word “momma” means informal spelling of "mama" or "mom," used affectionately to refer to one's mother. In plain terms, a casual, affectionate way of saying "mother.".

How do you use “momma” in a sentence?

Here is “momma” used in a sentence: “The toddler ran straight to her momma at the school gate.”

What part of speech is “momma”?

“Momma” is a noun.

Is “momma” a common word?

“Momma” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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