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
  • On their soft opening night, Willey thought the kids had more fun at the bays playing games than the adults did.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • For newer cargo-bike riders, this means less to think about in stop-start traffic, when kids, cars, and cargo are already demanding your attention.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Standing on the other side were three teenagers, one of whom pulled what looked like a pipe out of his pants and struck Carroll multiple times in the head.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the day, teenagers would dash onto the beach, dodging officers before diving back into the water.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • While boys are still diagnosed at roughly 2 to 3 times the rate of girls, those disparities even out in adulthood.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 26 July 2026
  • The 30 boys and 30 girls were each split into teams of five, each with a different color.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of boys
Noun
  • But this tour is providing a real stage for Liverpool’s youngsters to shine.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Schmutz said the station's primary objective was to instruct youngsters, not entertain adults.
    — Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 25 July 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
  • This will be a treat for any kiddos who love glitter and bows.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 July 2026
  • Look for raft rides, mat racers for a little friendly competition, engaging play areas for kiddos, and swim-up bars and indoor/outdoor hot tubs for grown-ups.
    — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 15 July 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
  • Scott Lauck, a spokesperson for the office, said in an email Thursday that one of the juveniles was charged with two counts of misdemeanor assault, while the other was charged with one count of resisting arrest, also a misdemeanor.
    — Nathan Pilling July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The grand jury recommended criminal charges against four former coaches, two players charged as adults, and four juveniles.
    — Ross DiMattei, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of juveniles
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