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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

Meanings of mammies

  • noun
    1. Mamma; mother.
    2. (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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