HyperDic: mammy

English > 2 senses of the word mammy:
NOUNperson mammyan offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
person mammy, ma, mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mum, mummyinformal terms for a mother
English > mammy: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningAn offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S..
Broadernanny, nursemaid, nurseA woman who is the custodian of children
Usage ofdisparagement, depreciation, derogationA communication that belittles somebody or something
English > mammy: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaninginformal terms for a mother.
Synonymsma, mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mum, mummy
Broadermother, female parentA woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
Spanishmadre, mamá, mama, mami, ma
Catalanmamà, mama, mami, ma, mare

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