mam

[ mam ]

noun

1. British Informal. mother.
2. ma'am.

mam

/ mæm /

noun

1. informal.
   another word for mother 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of mam¹

First recorded in 1565–75;

Example Sentences

Marie Claire editor in chief Anne Fulenwider said she has no comment about Mam using her magazine as a springboard for redemption.

From The Daily Beast

First, “Newsweek” called the charismatic anti-sex trafficking activist Somaly Mam a fraud.

From The Daily Beast

Angelo says that the work he does with Mam is incredibly fulfilling.

From The Daily Beast

Despite these daunting numbers, nothing can deter Mam, petite and softspoken, from her crusade.

From The Daily Beast

Proceeds will benefit the Somaly Mam Foundation, a non-profit organization working to abolish sex trafficking.

From The Daily Beast

She said not a word, and the silence was broken only by Mam'selle Pauline's continued sobs.

From Project Gutenberg

When it ceased dripping for an hour at noon, the greengrocer said cheerily, 'Another grand day, mam!'

From Project Gutenberg

Peter didn't want her to follow him home and so he merely said, "Yes, mam, I won't do it any more."

From Project Gutenberg

I guess it must be squash, for he likes mam-ma's squash pies so much.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes mam' she said looking rather ignorant will you step this way.

From Project Gutenberg