mummie's boy
mummie's boy is the alternative form of mama's boy.
Meaning of mama's boy
Noun
mama's boy (plural mama's boys)
- A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.
- He's such a mama's boy that he can't even ask a girl out for a date without his mother's approval.
Noun capitalized: Mummie's boy
Mummie's boy (plural Mummie's boys)
- Alternative form of mama's boy.
- The last sign I am going to mention to-day is a very strong attachment for one particular person. I mean a “Mummie’s boy” or “Nannie’s baby” or “Daddie’s girl.” It is natural for a baby or a toddler to be fondest of those who have fed, bathed and dressed him, played with him (not too much, I hope)...1931, Maternity and Child Welfare, volumes XV–XVI, London: John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, Ltd., →OCLC, page 168, columns 1–2
- He is a happy little boy and makes friends with everyone he meets. I’m happy to say he is a complete ‘Mummie’s’ boy.1949 February 12, Robert M. Ratcliffe, quoting Mrs. Leon Lomax, “First Adopted ‘Brown Baby’ Is Here!”, in The Pittsburgh Courier, National edition, volume XL, number 7, Pittsburgh, Pa., →OCLC, page 4
Forms of mummie's boy
| plural | mummie's boys |
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| plural | Mummie's boys |
Questions about mummie's boy
- What is mummie's boy the alternative form of?
- Mummie's boy is the alternative form of mama's boy.
- What part of speech is mummie's boy?
- Mummie's boy is a noun.
- What is the plural of mummie's boy?
- The plural of mummie's boy is mummie's boys.
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