baby mama

American  

[bey-bee mah-muh, mom-uh] / ˈbeɪ bi ˌmɑ mə, ˌmɒm ə /

Or baby momma

noun

Slang: Often Disparaging and Offensive.

1. the biological mother of a man's child, usually not married to the child's father or not in a relationship with him.

   I started dating my baby mama again.

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Usage

What does baby mama mean? A baby mama is the biological mother of a baby, usually when she’s not married to or in a relationship with the father. Use of the term can be disparaging and offensive.

Etymology

Origin of baby mama

First recorded in 1985–90; African American Vernacular English

Example Sentences

They’ve worked together previously post-”SNL” — Forte had a recurring role in Fey’s “30 Rock” and appeared in the 2008 feature “Baby Mama,” which was headlined by Fey and Amy Poehler.

From Los Angeles Times

He demanded one baby mama have a C-section, because he thinks vaginal delivery shrinks baby brains.

From Salon

Fey and Poehler have solidified their standing as a dynamite comedy duo while spoofing mom jeans or reporting “Weekend Update” for “Saturday Night Live,” co-starring in comedy romps like “Baby Mama” or “Sisters,” or roasting celebrities such as George Clooney, Meryl Streep and Leonardo DiCaprio as hosts of the Golden Globes.

From Los Angeles Times

Dear Miss Manners: I was talking with a colleague the other day when he referred to his “baby mama” and how he had helped her through a recent illness.

From Washington Post

I love that families come in all shapes and sizes, but I have a hard time with the term “baby mama.”

From Washington Post