Videomammy

/'mæmi/

The word mammy carries two distinct meanings that vary significantly in tone and social acceptability. While it serves as an informal or affectionate term for mother in certain dialects like those in Ireland or Scotland, it is also a deeply offensive historical racial slur. This lesson explores the regional use of the word for motherhood and provides a critical warning about its derogatory history in the southern United States. You will learn about appropriate synonyms and why this term requires extreme caution in modern English. Watch this lesson to understand the complex history and usage of this word.

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A child calls for his mammy when he scrapes his knee.