mama's boy

noun

1. a boy or man showing excessive attachment to or dependence on his mother.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mama's boy¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Idioms and Phrases

A sissy, especially a boy or man excessively attached to his mother. For example, The children called Tom a mama's boy because he ran home with every little problem. This sexist expression has survived despite its pejorative tone. [Colloquial; mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Yes, the heart-shaped lips and resting pout do some heavy lifting to pull off the baseball-loving mama’s boy, but Butler’s authenticity is irrefutable.

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The 2019 EP Mama's Boy was a mellow blend of soulful pop, while 2021's Four° In Winter was full of atmospheric electronic soundscapes.

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And once we agreed that it was about getting past that comfort zone and just going full in, I just pulled from the proud mama’s boy in me.

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He’s an insecure mama’s boy who desperately works to make himself into the type of guy who’ll be wanted and respected.

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The self-proclaimed mama’s boy and former pro basketball player who now works as a day trader will become only the second Black lead of the series, which launched in 2002.

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