Meaning of mummie's boy | Babel Free

Definitions

Noun. [B2]

Examples

““[…] It’s a grand life in the forests.” / “Too many mosquitos.” / “You namby-pambies, mummie’s boys. Afraid of being eaten by mosquitos!””

“His father is away all day, and it is only recently that we have even had a maid with us, except in the mornings, so that he is rather a “mummie’s boy”.”

“I had been at Grammar school with Ron, and tormented him once or twice, and his mum had me before Headmaster Bevans where he was never able to substantiate his complaints. He was a mummie’s boy.”

“The last sign I am going to mention to-day is a very strong attachment for one particular person. I mean a “Mummie’s boy” or “Nannie’s baby” or “Daddie’s girl.” It is natural for a baby or a toddler to be fondest of those who have fed, bathed and dressed him, played with him (not too much, I hope) and cared for him but there comes a time—the earlier the better—when he wants to try to do things for himself, to feel his feet, and to begin to learn independence.”

“He is a happy little boy and makes friends with everyone he meets. I’m happy to say he is a complete ‘Mummie’s’ boy.”

““I am glad the boys do not get homesick,” Mrs. Jarvis wrote, “I did used to worry about John as I said he was so affectionate and quite a Mummie’s boy, but school will have altered that as it would have done here.””

““Sandy has done a good job…I confess I was afraid he might turn into a boring little Mummie’s boy…but really he’s very interesting to talk to…” […] “I miss you too, Mum!” he said clearly toward the hall. “But I’ll be home in ten more days, so don’t worry.” He hoped his dad was hearing this. And he didn’t care right now if it made him sound like a Mummie’s boy.”

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