as in mothers
a female human parent
the toddler clung to her mammy and eyed the strangers fearfully
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Recent Examples of mammies
These include typecasting Black women as jezebels, sapphires and mammies; these depictions, combined with the law enforcement they may be exposed to, increase their vulnerability under the law.
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Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Kerry Lester Kasper, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mammies
Noun
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Research from Pew Research Center and McKinsey & Company has repeatedly found that mothers often shoulder significantly more caregiving responsibilities than fathers, even within dual-income households.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In addition, 25 local mothers received $200 shopping sprees at the Walmart next door.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This week started with honoring our moms and those who have acted as a motherly presence in our lives.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Some fans in the replies of that post pointed out, often in colorful ways, the apparent disconnect between a team lifting up moms while its coach has perhaps emotionally hurt the mother of his children.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Mammies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mammies. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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