mommy

noun
UK: /ˈmɒmi/
US: /ˈmɑːmi/

  1. A child's word for mother.

    1. Mommy, I'm hungry [ ] [ ]
    2. Little Timmy ran to mommy for a comforting hug after falling in the playground [ ] [ ]

  2. A term of endearment for one's mother, often used by adults.

    1. I called mommy [ ] [ ]
    2. Even though I'm grown, I still sometimes call mommy when I need advice about life [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mother ma mama
mommy verb

  1. To act in a maternal or motherly way toward someone.

    1. She mommied him [ ] [ ]
    2. The older girls often mommied the younger campers, ensuring they were safe and happy [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mommy" in English means: A child's word for mother., A term of endearment for one's mother, often used by adults..

The phonetic transcription of "mommy" is /ˈmɒmi/ in British English and /ˈmɑːmi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mommy": mother, ma, mama.

Example usage of "mommy": "Mommy, I'm hungry". More examples on the page.