What is another word for momma?

Common synonyms for momma include mama, mommy, ma, mummy, mum.

What is the opposite of momma?

Antonyms of momma include father, daddy, papa, patriarch, male parent.

Synonyms for

Noun / ˈmɑ:mʌ / Another word for momma — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A term used to refer to one's mother.

mama mommy ma mummy mum mom mammy mamma mom mother ma mama mommy mum mummy parent caregiver mater mommykins momster mammy ma'am mams mommie mam

Formal

mother matriarch progenitor

Informal

mama ma mum mom

Literary

mater madre

father daddy papa patriarch male parent

Usage note

Momma is an informal and affectionate term for mother, often used in Southern American English. It carries a warm, familiar connotation.

All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother. - Abraham Lincoln
A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path. - Agatha Christie
My momma always said, 'Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get.' - Forrest Gump

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