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

  • ma
  • mama
  • mamma
  • mater
  • materfamilias
  • matriarch
  • matron
  • mom
  • momma
  • mommy
  • mother
  • old lady
  • stepmother
  • supermom
  • superwoman

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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  • mom
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