Mama — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈmä-mə/ ma·ma

Meaning & Definition of Mama

Mama (noun)

  1. mother
  2. wife, woman

Mama (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a female human parent

    "I'm not your mama—you'll have to clean up after yourself"

    similar: ma, mammy, mater (chiefly British), mom, mommy, mother, old lady
    related: materfamilias, matriarch, matron, stepmother, supermom, superwoman

Related Entry: Mama's boy (noun)

Mama's boy is a different word from Mama. The synonyms below are for mama's boy, not for mama.

  1. as in boy, kid

    similar: boy, boychick, boyo (Irish), callant (chiefly Scottish), lad, laddie, nipper, shaveling, shaver, sonny, stripling, tad, youth, adolescent, juvenile, kid, kiddie, kiddo, minor, moppet, teenager, tween, youngling, youngster, gamin, guttersnipe, hobbledehoy, imp, squirt, urchin, whippersnapper, toddler, tot, tyke, schoolboy

Related Entry: Mama's boys (noun)

Mama's boys is a different word from Mama. The synonyms below are for mama's boys, not for mama.

  1. as in boys, kids

    similar: boychicks, boyos (Irish), boys, callants (chiefly Scottish), laddies, lads, nippers, shavelings, shavers, sonnies, striplings, tads, youths, adolescents, juveniles, kiddies, kiddos, kids, minors, moppets, teenagers, tweens, younglings, youngsters, gamins, guttersnipes, hobbledehoys, imps, squirts, urchins, whippersnappers, toddlers, tots, tykes, schoolboys

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mama

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mama:

Chiefly British: mater
ma, mammy, mom, mommy, mother, old lady

Related Words for Mama

materfamilias, matriarch, matron, stepmother, supermom, superwoman

Origin & Etymology of Mama

baby talk

First known use: 1579

Words & Phrases Containing Mama

mama's boy, sugar mama

Frequently Asked Questions about Mama

What does "Mama" mean?

"Mama" means mother. As a noun, it is defined as: mother.

What is another word for "Mama"?

Other words for "Mama" include ma, mammy, mater, mom, mommy, mother and old lady. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mama" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mama"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mama". Common alternatives include ma, mammy, mater, mom, mommy, mother and old lady.

How do you use "Mama" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mama" in a sentence: "I'm not your mama—you'll have to clean up after yourself".

Is "Mama" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mama" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Mama"?

"Mama" is pronounced /ˈmä-mə/ and divided into syllables as ma·ma.

What is the origin of the word "Mama"?

"Mama" comes from baby talk. First known use: 1579.

What is another word for "Mama" meaning "a female human parent"?

When "Mama" (noun) means a female human parent, synonyms include ma, mammy, mater, mom, mommy and mother.