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mama's boys

noun

plural of mama's boy
as in kids

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mama's boys
  1. kids
  2. teenagers
  3. boys
  4. youngsters
  5. nippers
  6. kiddos
  7. shavers
  8. juveniles
Noun
  • The two-bedroom Ocean Cottages are the most popular option for families and friend groups; the floor-to-ceiling windows are dramatic, and there's enough square footage that adults and kids aren't negotiating for space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • These kids were gifted tickets to the show, as announced a day earlier by Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum.
    — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Decoy Dan is an amalgamation of the adult actors who were cast to play the teenagers in the fake houses in the show.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In times gone by, teenagers from the surrounding five villages would hike through the forest and stand between the oversized granite rocks, arms outstretched.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • Ben Jones as Cooter Davenport Ben Jones played Cooter Davenport, the lovable mechanic who was always ready to help the Duke boys out of a jam, with a garage that served as both a workplace and hideout when needed.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Set in Queens in 1986, the family drama stars Teller (contending for Best Actor) as the hardworking, decent father of two boys.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of boys
Noun
  • Hafley said Taaffe’s preparation will allow the rookie safety to play faster as the year goes on, and that’s the vision for the entire team, especially the youngsters.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The group of youngsters is led by Celebrini, housemate Will Smith, forwards Michael Misa and Igor Chernyshov, and defenseman Sam Dickinson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Loon Nippers Your nippers will quickly become your best fishing buddy.
    — Francesca Krempa, Outside, 23 Dec. 2025
Definition of nippers
Noun
  • If this morning's College GameDay was any indication, maybe watch the game on mute if the kiddos aren't in bed yet.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The set has 825 pieces, and once it’s built, kiddos can display the finished product in their room, perhaps next to a Huntrix light stick.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of kiddos
Noun
  • Owners who reach for electric grooming shavers without reading care instructions will flatten sections of their sofas, and the damage is not reversible.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • These shelves fit over any standard-size outlet and offer extra space to charge electric toothbrushes and electric shavers without taking up valuable real estate on our vanity.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026
Definition of shavers
Noun
  • Two juveniles were cited after riding e-motorcycles through the Westfield Galleria mall Friday night, according to the Roseville Police Department.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Police told the council the changes are needed in part because of the growing number of e-motos being used by juveniles.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of juveniles
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