momo

[moh-moh]

noun

plural

momo, momos 

1. a steamed or fried dumpling, typical of South Asian cuisine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of momo¹

First recorded in 1920–25, momo is from Tibetan momo, mog mog

Example Sentences

One of the world’s greatest investors, Stanley Druckenmiller, became a momo, and—give him credit—admitted it.

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She finished with a total score of 184.25 - two points clear of Fukada, whose compatriot Momo Suzuki was third with 166.75.

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Special correspondent Momo Nagayama contributed to this report.

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King Momo said after Mayor Eduardo Paes bestowed upon him a gigantic, silver and gold key.

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Momo, played this year by Caio Cesar Dutra, is charged with “presiding over Carnival festivities, participating in the parades and costume competitions, and promoting the joy of partygoers,” City Hall said in its official gazette on Friday.

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