mom

[ mom ]

/ mɒm /

Informal.

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noun

a person’s mother or one’s mother.

a term of endearment used to refer to a woman or girl who is admired: Obviously she has no kids, but she is such a mom.She came on stage at the beginning of the concert, and I was like, MOM.All her friends call her “mom” even though she just started middle school.

adjective

beautiful or stylish; amazing; to be admired: That outfit is mom!She’s so mom in that movie.

verb (used with object)

to act as a mother toward; act maternally toward, sometimes in an excessive way: She just mommed me with advice.I think I just got mommed by my cat.She totally mommed those bullies.

to refer to (an admired woman or girl) as “mom”: My friends mommed the selfie I just posted.

verb (used without object)

to perform the tasks or duties of a female parent; act maternally, sometimes in an excessive way: I like the way she moms.She mommed out hard after I came home late.

(of a woman or girl) to refer to an admired woman or girl as “mom”: Whenever I comment on photos of my friends, I mom.

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Origin of mom

First recorded in 1845–50; short for momma

Other definitions for mom (2 of 2)

m.o.m.

abbreviation

middle of month.

How to use mom in a sentence

Twelve-year-old dance prodigy Maddie Ziegler has suffered the wrath of Dance Moms tyrant Abby Lee Miller.
See Burly Shia LaBeouf Interpretive Cage Fight Lil Sia in the Singer’s Fantastic New Music Video|Marlow Stern|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But throughout all this, Malone describe herself as “oddly responsible,” wanting to help her moms pay the bills as young as 10.
Jena Malone’s Long, Strange Trip From Homelessness to Hollywood Stardom|Marlow Stern|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Marijuana legalization activists have a secret weapon: moms.
Women Are Leading the Way for Legalized Weed|Abby Haglage|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These pundits were raised by pot-smoking single moms and went to Montessori schools.
Why 2016’s Hopefuls Are Hopeless|P. J. O’Rourke|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Some people tweeted photos thanking their moms or pictures of adorable old ladies.
#FixTheInternet: The Hashtag That Beat Back Kim Kardashian’s Butt|Emily Shire|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Why, had we but had snowdrifts and 'Thank-ee-moms,' I would have made you kiss me three weeks sooner than you did," said Grace.
The Wedge of Gold|C. C. Goodwin
Her super-fancy pass let her sail past the long lines of bored kids, angry dads, exhausted moms.
Makers|Cory Doctorow
Moms had a letter from her that singed the envelope; but I sort of enjoy seeing the cannery district break in.
The Million-Dollar Suitcase|Alice MacGowan
Moms with babies in snuglis bent to chuckle them under their chins.
Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for mom

mom

/ (mɒm) /

noun

mainly US and Canadian an informal word for mother 1

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Origin of mom

Other definitions for mom (2 of 2)

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How to use mom in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for mom