mammie

/ˈmæmi/ or /ˈmæmi/; also /ˈmæmi/ (Southern American English)

Definitions

1. noun

A term used to refer to a mother or a female parent, often with affection or familiarity.

“She was called ‘mammie’ by her children, and she loved the way they said it.”

Synonyms

  • mama
  • mommy
  • mummy

Antonyms

  • father
  • non-parent