tiger mother

[ tahy-ger muhth-er ]

noun

a strict mother, especially an East Asian, who demands academic excellence and obedience from her children.

Origin of tiger mother

Term popularized by Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother , title of a book (2011) by Amy Chua (born 1962)

Also Informal, tiger mom .

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How to use tiger mother in a sentence

For more on her latest book, Battle Hymn of the tiger mother , visit amychua.com.
The Tiger Mom's SAT Surprise | Amy Chua | March 20, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Chua quipped that in China, her controversial book Battle Hymn of the tiger mother is considered normal parenting.
As U.S. Looks to China, Chinese Women Look West | Katie Baker | March 11, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
At least on occasion, Chua has used her tiger mother methods to push her already accomplished husband to make more of himself.
How Tiger Dad is Handling Parental Infamy | Lisa Miller | January 20, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
The action of the tiger mother was not different, except that she gave a revengeful growl when she got her baby back.
Twenty Years in Europe | Samuel H. M. Byers

British Dictionary definitions for tiger mother

tiger mother

noun

a very strict mother who demands that her children reach a high level of achievement

Origin of tiger mother

C21: coined by Amy Chua (b.1962) in her memoir Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (2011)

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