mammies
The word “mammies” has 2 syllables: mam-mies
It's pronounced as /ˈmæm.iz/
What is synonym and antonym for mammies?
In the thesaurus, “mammies” has 15 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for mammies along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for mammies
- mamas
- mammas
- mas
- materfamiliases
- maters
- matriarchs
- matrons
- mommas
- mommies
- moms
- mothers
- old ladies
- stepmothers
- supermoms
- superwomen
Meanings of mammies
- noun
- Mamma; mother.
- (historical, often pejorative) In the southern United States, a black nanny employed to look after white children; or in the antebellum South, a female slave who was close to the household and looked after the children.
Example Sentences
- The children ran to their mammies after the school day ended.
- The song was about how much the mammies loved their kids.
- The mammies at the playground were chatting while watching their children.
- Every year, the mammies in the neighborhood get together for a picnic.
- He always felt comforted by his mammies' warm hugs.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to mammies, such as: mamas, mammas, mas, materfamiliases, maters, matriarchs, matrons.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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