SINCE 1828
mom-and-pop
adjective
\ ˈmäm-ən(d)-ˈpäp
\
\
Definition of mom-and-pop
1
: being or relating to a small owner-operated business
a mom-and-pop grocery
2
: small-scale
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for mom-and-pop
mom-and-pop
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of mom-and-pop
chiefly US
: owned and run by a married couple or by a small number of people
See the full definition for mom-and-pop in the English Language Learners Dictionary
Comments on mom-and-pop
What made you want to look up mom-and-pop? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
What did you just call me?! A Quiz
-
- If a member of the audience describes your speech as bombastic, does that person mean it is:
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share mom-and-pop
Resources for mom-and-pop