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mumsiest

mumsiest is the superlative form of mumsy.

Meaning of mumsy

Adjective

mumsy (comparative mumsier, superlative mumsiest)

  1. (informal) Characteristic of a mum; motherly.
    • There is a fine line between being the perfect, considerate hostess and being mumsy – warning signs are making marmalade, bottling fruit, even baking cakes.2009, Penny Isaacs, Sarah Lockett, The Dish, Troubador Publishing, page xix

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Questions about mumsiest

What is mumsiest the superlative form of?
Mumsiest is the superlative form of mumsy.

Words near mumsiest in the dictionary

  1. mumruffins
  2. mums
  3. mums-in-law
  4. mumsier
  5. mumsies
  6. mumsiest
  7. mumsiness
  8. Mumsnetter
  9. Mumsnetters
  10. Mumsnut
  11. Mumsnutter

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