Meaning
A young child's word for mother. British children say mummy; American children say mommy. The same word also means a body wrapped and preserved in ancient Egypt, which is a different word that happens to look the same.
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Word origin
A child's form of mama, one of the first sounds a baby makes.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- mama
Grammar
Examples
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Small children use "mommy" when they speak to their mother.
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"Mommy" is a warm, childish word for "mother".
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The two spellings belong to two countries.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 6: mummy, excited, freeze and 7 more words.