mama's boy

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Definition of mama's boy

: a usually polite or timid boy or man who is extremely or excessively close to and solicitous of his mother

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That said, did anyone else see Dr. G as a mama's boy? — Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, "‘Claws’ Episode 3 recap: 5 things to know about ‘Russian Navy’ and the sinking of the S.S. Jen," 25 June 2018 Aiken credits his character to his mother, calling himself a mama's boy even now. — Allison Glock, Esquire, "Clay Aiken Doesn't Sing Anymore," 1 Nov. 2014

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mama's boy

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English Language Learners Definition of mama's boy

: a boy or man who is seen as weak because he is controlled or protected too much by his mother

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