mam

American  

[mam] / mæm /

noun

1. British Informal. mother.

2. ma'am.

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mam British  

/ mæm /

noun

1. informal another word for mother 1

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Etymology

Origin of mam

First recorded in 1565–75;

Example Sentences

The dispatcher is heard mistaking the man’s screams for a woman and calling him m’am during the call.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2021

Asked by plaintiffs' counsel Cecillia Wang if it piqued concerns about racial profiling, he replied: "No m'am, it did not."

From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2012

She allegedly told a male officer: "The only words I want to hear our of your mouth are 'Yes m'am,' or 'You're correct m'am'."

From Time • Mar. 4, 2010

I'm a good cook m'am, but you won't mind if I break dishes?

From Time Magazine Archive

"I'm sent here, m'am, by your relative, Mr. Atherton, who says I'm to work for you until you get tired of me, which he says m'am, he hopes won't be soon."

From Princess Polly's Gay Winter by Brooks, Amy