Mammy
Pronunciation: /mæmaɪ/
Mammy (noun)
- A word some people use for their mother, especially when speaking in a family or childlike way.
- In older writing, a word for a woman employed to care for children in a household.
- A term used in the past in racist ways to describe Black women; it is widely considered offensive.
Examples
- Mammy makes breakfast every morning.
- I call my mammy when I need help.