ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Momma

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmɒmə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Momma is a noun meaning (US, colloquial) Mother.

Meaning

(US, colloquial) Mother.

More Meanings

  1. (Philippines, chiefly Cordillera) A betel nut plus other ingredients (like areca nut, betel leaves, slaked lime, and tobacco) to be chewed on.
  2. (slang) A voluptuous woman.
  3. (slang) One's wife or girlfriend.

Example Sentences

No spitting of momma here.
I need to talk to momma before I buy the car.
Whoa, that chick in the bikini is a real momma!
My momma’s so great: she bakes me cookies every week.

Word Forms

Synonyms for momma

Depending on context, synonyms include ma, mama, mamma, maw, mom, mater.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mammy, mater, mommy, mum, mama, mom.

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