Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mother: An informal, affectionate, or childish term for one's mother.
   • A woman in a position of authority or care: Used informally to refer to an older woman, especially one who is nurturing or in charge.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • I love you, Mama. (An expression of affection to one's mother.)
  • The child ran to his mama when he fell. (Referring to a mother for comfort.)
  • She's the mama of the group, always making sure everyone is okay. (Referring to a nurturing figure.)

Advanced Usage

• "Big Mama": Can refer to a matriarchal figure, a respected older woman, or something large or principal.
  • She's the Big Mama of the family, and everyone listens to her.
• "Mama's boy": A term (often derogatory) for a boy or man who is excessively attached to or influenced by his mother.
  • He never makes a decision without calling his mother first; he's such a mama's boy.

Variants and Related Words

• Momma (n): An alternative informal spelling and pronunciation of "mama."
  • Hey momma, what's for dinner?
• Mamma (n): An archaic or biological spelling, also used historically for "mother" or referring to a mammary gland.
• Ma (n): A further shortened, informal variant.
  • I'll ask my ma.

Synonyms

• Mom (n): An informal term for mother.
• Mother (n): The standard, more formal term.
• Mum (n): Informal term common in British English.

Related Phrases

• "Mama said": Often used to introduce a piece of folk wisdom or advice attributed to one's mother.
  • Mama said there'd be days like this.
• "Mama bear": Refers to a mother who is fiercely protective of her children.
  • Don't mess with her kids; her mama bear instincts will kick in.

Noun

1. a name under which Ninkhursag was worshipped
2. informal terms for a mother