mama's boy

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Recent Examples of mama's boy This is not being a mama's boy, this is being a good and moral human being. Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 By his own admission, Dustin Vitale is a mama's boy. Steve Hartman, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2021 Before that day, the chipper 23-year-old was known as a mama's boy. Eliott C. McLaughlin, CNN, 3 June 2020 That said, did anyone else see Dr. G as a mama's boy? Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 25 June 2018 Both huge mama's boys, doing any and everything for our mothers. Trey Moses, Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2017 Aiken credits his character to his mother, calling himself a mama's boy even now. Allison Glock, Esquire, 1 Nov. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mama's boy
Noun
  • The Wilson brothers [Owen and Luke] are Dallas boys.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Even a little boy walked up to her and asked to give her a hug.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Watch this video for tips on finding age-appropriate books for kids.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Before her political career, Metayer Bowen was a confident, spirited teenager whose smile lit up the room, said Jessica Mund, a fellow classmate at Coral Springs Charter School.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Near the end of 2014, Scorcio moved to Oregon, having struggled with substance abuse as a teenager in Sacramento.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • While some parents might allow or even encourage screens, games, or books at the table to keep their kiddos quiet and entertained, Lakshmi isn’t down with that.
    Marah Eakin, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Children can participate in fishing, particularly on the lake, and daredevil kiddos over eight can try their hand at driving cars at nearby Thruxton Circuit.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • An adolescent with severe menstrual pain and vomiting may first present to a pediatrician.
    Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
  • As an adolescent in the Bay area, Celebrini spent a lot of time at the Warriors practice facility with his father, getting close to an NBA team filled with household names.
    Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That’s why Blashill will likely keep Frondell at center for the rest of the season, in hopes of the youngster becoming the next winning figure for the Hawks.
    Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And all because of stories this very best lad had written!
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
  • However, adopted son Carter (Finn Little) is a strapping lad now and even has a girlfriend.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Three juveniles were taken to hospitals with injuries, but their conditions were not immediately available.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The juvenile’s name and age were not released.
    Mark Price April 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Mama's boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mama%27s%20boy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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