(hypocoristic, usually childish, Canada, US) Mother, female parent.

plural of mama

(informal, idiomatic, derogatory, Canada, US) A male who has a very close bond with his mother, and may consequently be perceived as soft or effeminate.

plural of mama's boy

(US, slang) Mother of child in common, particularly unmarried.

Alternative spelling of yo momma

(informal) A female bear currently rearing one or more cubs. / (by extension, slang) A woman, especially a mother, who is extremely protective of a child or children.

plural of mama bear

plural of mama grizzly

Characteristic of protective maternal behavior.