Meaning of momma's boy | Babel Free

Definitions

Alternative spelling of mama's boy.

Canada, US, alt-of, alternative

Examples

““Such a Momma’s boy.” The old men had started up again—or perhaps they had never stopped. “No matter who he schtupped. Even Marilyn. I wouldn’t be surprised he was queer.””

““Peter was such a Momma’s boy I thought for sure he would live at home forever and I really thought he was gay,” I say when we both take a breath. […] Peter and I dated for about three weeks a few years ago. He was such a Momma’s boy that I had to break it off. He still lived at home, his mom did all his laundry and shopping and packed him lunch every morning. It was like dating a twelve year old.”

“Their mom yells up the stairs but keeps feeding the baby. “Girls, leave Justin alone or we won’t be having another sleepover for a while.” / “You’re such a Momma’s boy,” McKayla says through gritted teeth. […] “You listen here, you little know-it-all. That smart mouth of yours is going to get a fat lip next time you say anything remotely insulting to me or your sister.” She shakes him a little to drive her point home. “You understand, Momma’s boy?””

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