Mama
noun
A child's word for mother.
Don't cry, mama is here for you.
Often appears as...
- mama bear
- mama's boy
Usage tips
Informal
Childish
noun
A mature woman.
She's a tough mama, she can handle it.
Often appears as...
- big mama
- old mama
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
noun
A person who takes care of others.
I always have been the mama of my group of friends.
Often appears as...
- group mama
- team mama
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A child's word for mother.
Don't cry, mama is here for you.
Often appears as...
- mama bear
- mama's boy
Usage tips
Informal
Childish
noun
A mature woman.
She's a tough mama, she can handle it.
Often appears as...
- big mama
- old mama
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
noun
A person who takes care of others.
I always have been the mama of my group of friends.
Often appears as...
- group mama
- team mama
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Childish Affection
Used by children when expressing love or need for their mother.
Mama, you're the best!
Pro Tip 2/3Comforting Presence
Implies a sense of comfort and safety conveyed by a mother's presence.
When I'm with mama, I feel safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Adults
Adults rarely use 'mama' unless referring to their mother in a child-like or affectionate manner.
I miss my mama's cooking.
Pro Tip 1/3Childish Affection
Used by children when expressing love or need for their mother.
Mama, you're the best!
Pro Tip 2/3Comforting Presence
Implies a sense of comfort and safety conveyed by a mother's presence.
When I'm with mama, I feel safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Adults
Adults rarely use 'mama' unless referring to their mother in a child-like or affectionate manner.
I miss my mama's cooking.
Pro Tip 1/3Childish Affection
Used by children when expressing love or need for their mother.
Mama, you're the best!
Pro Tip 2/3Comforting Presence
Implies a sense of comfort and safety conveyed by a mother's presence.
When I'm with mama, I feel safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Adults
Adults rarely use 'mama' unless referring to their mother in a child-like or affectionate manner.
I miss my mama's cooking.
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Video examples
Chameleon PUNCHES Fly...
can you come inside and wash your hands now please cristiano oh mum can't jamie's staying for dinner no it's time for jamie to go home i'm on please i said no ah jamie's mum lets him stay out well i'm not jamie's more mama jamie come here please
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Incredible Orangutan...
you can imagine the trauma all these orangutans have been through but with mama abbott i saw it first hand seeing her released will bring home how important the work of the center really he is so clever that he can communicate
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"Accents" by Denice...
slipping in between her lips her hips, are all laughter and wind clap. she speaks a sanchocho of spanish and english, pushing up and against one another, in rapid fire there is no telling my mama to be "quiet,"
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Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
Now, when I was young, and there was a problem, my mama used to always sigh and shake her head and say, "Have mercy, have mercy." Now's not the time for us, for the rest of us to show them mercy.
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Hide and Seek with the...
going oh that's hiccups let's stop it come on we don't want to lose her oh dear I can't see anything through this long grass Nima's sister begins to worry she can't see their mama don't forget to
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Caring For A Sickly Baby...
he is going to get started on this tasty little concoction i have here okay sweetheart it's not mama but same idea it's exactly what you need right now yum how's that so he's quite sprightly
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Curious Cub Falls in the...
Oh, Kali. His mama thinks he's had enough of an adventure for one day. It's time for them all to head home. But they have to go back the same way they came.
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Tiny Ducklings Leap from...
gulp jump down to her can you imagine how much courage you'd need to take the plunge to mama your first day on the planet never flown before now having to
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Three Playful Cheetahs,...
okay fella put it down oh okay it's three against one i get it right so mums at my camera mama you've got my coat saber you're being
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“She Does Not Know Her...
you that my is calling you am i calling you and my mama we that
Video examples
Chameleon PUNCHES Fly...
can you come inside and wash your hands now please cristiano oh mum can't jamie's staying for dinner no it's time for jamie to go home i'm on please i said no ah jamie's mum lets him stay out well i'm not jamie's more mama jamie come here please
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
you can imagine the trauma all these orangutans have been through but with mama abbott i saw it first hand seeing her released will bring home how important the work of the center really he is so clever that he can communicate
Video examples
"Accents" by Denice...
slipping in between her lips her hips, are all laughter and wind clap. she speaks a sanchocho of spanish and english, pushing up and against one another, in rapid fire there is no telling my mama to be "quiet,"
Video examples
Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...
Now, when I was young, and there was a problem, my mama used to always sigh and shake her head and say, "Have mercy, have mercy." Now's not the time for us, for the rest of us to show them mercy.
Video examples
Hide and Seek with the...
going oh that's hiccups let's stop it come on we don't want to lose her oh dear I can't see anything through this long grass Nima's sister begins to worry she can't see their mama don't forget to
Video examples
Caring For A Sickly Baby...
he is going to get started on this tasty little concoction i have here okay sweetheart it's not mama but same idea it's exactly what you need right now yum how's that so he's quite sprightly
Video examples
Curious Cub Falls in the...
Oh, Kali. His mama thinks he's had enough of an adventure for one day. It's time for them all to head home. But they have to go back the same way they came.
Video examples
Tiny Ducklings Leap from...
gulp jump down to her can you imagine how much courage you'd need to take the plunge to mama your first day on the planet never flown before now having to
Video examples
Three Playful Cheetahs,...
okay fella put it down oh okay it's three against one i get it right so mums at my camera mama you've got my coat saber you're being
Video examples
“She Does Not Know Her...
you that my is calling you am i calling you and my mama we that
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Dolly Parton
American Singer
My mama never wore a pair of pants when I was growing up, and now that's all she wears. It was so funny for me when I first started seeing Mama wear pants. It was like it wasn't Mama. Now I've bought her many a pantsuit because she just lives in them.
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Quavo
American Musician
My mama just accepted everybody with open arms. Everybody knew her.
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Ruby Bridges
American Activist
If my mama said not to do something, I didn't do it.
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Paula Deen
American Chef
You know, nobody can ever cook as good as your mama.
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Jeff Foxworthy
American Comedian
I know if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
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George Jones
American Musician
My mama loved me more than anybody ever did.
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Evander Holyfield
American Boxer
I got three whippings a day from my mama.
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The-Dream
American Musician
My mama died when she was 35 years old.
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Topaz Page-Green
South African Model
I think I'm naturally a mama at heart.
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Sandra Bullock
American Actress
The good mamas are often tough mamas.
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Dolly Parton
American Singer
My mama never wore a pair of pants when I was growing up, and now that's all she wears. It was so funny for me when I first started seeing Mama wear pants. It was like it wasn't Mama. Now I've bought her many a pantsuit because she just lives in them.
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Quavo
American Musician
My mama just accepted everybody with open arms. Everybody knew her.
Quote examples
Ruby Bridges
American Activist
If my mama said not to do something, I didn't do it.
Quote examples
Paula Deen
American Chef
You know, nobody can ever cook as good as your mama.
Quote examples
Jeff Foxworthy
American Comedian
I know if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
Quote examples
George Jones
American Musician
My mama loved me more than anybody ever did.
Quote examples
Evander Holyfield
American Boxer
I got three whippings a day from my mama.
Quote examples
The-Dream
American Musician
My mama died when she was 35 years old.
Quote examples
Topaz Page-Green
South African Model
I think I'm naturally a mama at heart.
Quote examples
Sandra Bullock
American Actress
The good mamas are often tough mamas.
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