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Mom
/mɑm/
Definition
1
Informal American English term for 'mother,' referring to a female parent.
2
A woman regarded as having maternal qualities or authority, often in a familial or affectionate context.
Examples
My mom claims her secret to eternal youth is yelling at telemarketers.
When life gives you lemons, call your mom—she'll make lemonade and a lecture.
Mom's fridge note: 'Eat your veggies or I'll haunt your dreams as a broccoli.'
I told my mom I was an adult now; she handed me a bill and said 'prove it.'