Synonyms

mam

American

[mam] / mæm /

noun

British Informal. mother.
ma'am.

mam British

/ mæm /

noun

informal another word for mother 1

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Etymology

Origin of mam

First recorded in 1565–75;

Example Sentences

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"Mam and Pat's father was John Carney and he was the brother of Robert Carney, who is Mark Carney's grandfather. Imagine, his grandson is the prime minister of Canada," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

"We're aware that the National Trust rangers have removed some at Mam Tor for this very reason," a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

It added rangers had carried out extensive work to protect and preserve the hillfort at Mam Tor, which is a "scheduled monument and is of great archaeological importance".

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2025

However, Mam Tor's location makes it easy to reach from Manchester and Sheffield.

From BBC • May 4, 2025

Sitting on the cot with my back against the wall, I held Maisie the way Mam had shown me, cupped over my shoulder.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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