Definition of mom–and–pop
1 : being or relating to a small owner-operated business a mom–and–pop grocery
2 : small-scale
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First Known Use of mom–and–pop
1945
MOM–AND–POP Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of mom–and–pop for English Language Learners
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: owned and run by a married couple or by a small number of people
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