mammy

The word “mammy” has 2 syllables: mam-my

It's pronounced as /ˈmæm.i/


What is synonym and antonym for mammy?

In the thesaurus, “mammy” has 15 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for mammy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for mammy

Meanings of mammy

  • 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

  • Mammy always told me stories when I was a child.
  • He hugged his mammy after returning from a long trip.
  • Mammy cooked the most delicious meals for the family every Sunday.
  • They called her mammy because she took care of everyone in the neighborhood.
  • Mammy smiled warmly as she watched her children play in the yard.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to mammy, such as: ma, mama, mamma, mater, materfamilias, matriarch, matron.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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