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

Qube said its directors unanimously recommend shareholders accept the cash offer from the group led by MAM, a unit of ASX-listed Macquarie Group MQG 0.91%increase; green up pointing triangle , worth 5.20 Australian dollars, or US$3.68, a share.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There’s a man—Kavil, he’s called, this big blond one, with that bruise on his face—looking for her, and he’s offering money. Real money—change.everything money. He says she’s the Immortal. Our mam says it too.”

From Literature

The transition will shift MAM’s focus more toward private markets, particularly infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal

“However, with ongoing concerns around CGM’s performance and the timing of asset realizations, we think the market has not fully factored in the implications of this divestment on MAM’s fee structure, and performance fee potential,” analyst John Storey says.

From The Wall Street Journal

"My mam is coming at the weekend," he said.

From BBC