First recorded in 1545–55; nursery word, with parallels in other European languages, probably in part inherited or borrowed, in part newly formed; compare Latin mamma, Greek mámmē “breast, mama” (see mamma2), French maman “mama,” Welsh mam “mother” (from unattested mammā )
Burgess, who had pulled out his phone, began walking backwards while filming the mama cougar leading him away from her babies, pouncing at him each time he started to crouch or turn away.
"Cougar Guy" Tells the Story Behind His Viral Video|Luke Whelan|October 16, 2020|Outside Online
In the spring of 2019, right before I leave for my writing residency in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, my mama tries to give me a gun.
Out There, Nobody Can Hear You Scream|Latria Graham|September 21, 2020|Outside Online
Before I back out of our driveway, my mama insists on saying a protective blessing over me.
Out There, Nobody Can Hear You Scream|Latria Graham|September 21, 2020|Outside Online
Mama, I understand your many sleepless nights / When you sit and think about father / Or how you tried to be the perfect wife.
Beyonce’s New “7/11” and “Ring Off” Will Give You Reason to Live (And Dance)|Kevin Fallon|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If only Tupac was alive to see one of our finest actresses shakin’ what her mama gave her to “Hit ‘Em Up.”
Oscar Season Kicks Off in Toronto: Channing Tatum, Kristen Stewart, and More Court Awards Glory|Marlow Stern|September 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the audience, it was just a young girl calling for her mama, but for Walter, it was perfect.
Bryan Cranston on Walter White’s Future, Directing ‘Better Call Saul,’ and Hillary 2016|Marlow Stern|August 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And if both women are more amoral and avaricious than Ma Joad and Mama Younger, well, so are we.
Is There a Ma Joad for the Piketty Era?|Katie Baker|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The point of the ritual is to announce to the ancestors (through “Mama,”) our intentions, and earn their consent to continue.
Hallucinating Away a Heroin Addiction|Abby Haglage|May 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The difference between papa and mama is, that mama loves morals and papa loves cats.
Mark Twain, A Biography, 1835-1910, Complete|Albert Bigelow Paine
Laforgue was, for four or five years, "reader" to the ex-Kaiser's mama; he escaped and died of la misre.
Instigations|Ezra Pound
Jessie's mama promised her that she should go to see the wild beasts.
The Pleasures of the Country|Harriet Myrtle
The little girl looked puzzled for a minute or two and then said: “Do you mean dad, mama?”
Among the Humorists and After Dinner Speakers, Vol. I|Various
My brothers use' to slip under there and steal them and mama'd whip 'em.
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves.|Work Projects Administration
Why Do Babies Around The World Say “Mama”?One of the joys of motherhood across the globe is hearing your baby say "mama" for the first time. Learn more about the significance of that word and sound.
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Why Do Babies Around The World Say “Mama”?One of the joys of motherhood across the globe is hearing your baby say "mama" for the first time. Learn more about the significance of that word and sound.