mammy

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    an offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U.S.
    informal terms for a mother

Word Origin

mammy (n.)
1520s, diminutive of mam (see mamma). Meaning "black woman having the care of white children" is by 1837, Southern U.S. dialect, variant of mamma.

Antonym

n.

daddy

Example

1. Mammy set the tray on the table and squared herself , hands on hips .
2. Mammy would certainly come in search of her and bully her into the house .
3. “ The boy \'s telling the truth and so is mammy ,” said rhett .
4. Don \'t you think it be nice if you bought something for Mammy , too ?
5. Would you like to come back with me till your mammy comes home ?

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