mama's boy

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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Recent Examples on the Web Before that day, the chipper 23-year-old was known as a mama's boy. — Eliott C. Mclaughlin, CNN, "America's legacy of lynching isn't all history. Many say it's still happening today," 3 June 2020 Both huge mama's boys, doing any and everything for our mothers. — Trey Moses, Indianapolis Star, "'I saw the body of a brother and a best friend.' How Trey Moses deals with depression and loss of a teammate," 30 Apr. 2017 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mama%27s%20boy. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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