momma

[mom-uh]

noun

1. a variant of mama.

momma

/ ˈmɒmə /

noun

1. another word for mother 1

Example Sentences

“Just cuz your momma baked you don’t mean other men don’t wanna see the oven,” he says as he admonishes the sons when they protest his behavior.

From Los Angeles Times

Aside from that one bit of action, momma was the hero here.

From Salon

Dad was fine with his son being a momma’s boy because tagging along with her to work had unusual basketball benefits.

From Los Angeles Times

JP grabs my hand and races us back upstairs to join his momma in the signing line.

From Literature

The necropsy revealed the “momma dog” was infected with parvo, she said.

From Seattle Times

When To Use

What does momma mean?

Momma is an informal word for mother.Momma is also commonly spelled mama. Less commonly, it can be spelled mamma.Momma is informal, and it’s often used by young children, much like the word mommy. Adults also sometimes use momma to refer to their mothers, especially when they have a close relationship.The word can be used as a title for one’s mother, as in You should call Momma, and as a way to address her, as in Hi, Momma—happy Mother’s Day! In these two uses, the word is usually capitalized since it’s used like a proper name.Momma can also be used as an informal way to refer to one’s mother, as in You should call your momma. Call your momma whatever you want—just remember to call her.