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Momma
01
an informal or intimate name for mothers, used especially by children or when talking to children
Dialect
American
American
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
mommas
02
one's wife or girlfriend
Slang
What does "momma" mean in slang?
The term "momma" is an informal, often affectionate slang word used to refer to a romantic partner, usually a girlfriend or wife. The structure is a variant of "mama," repurposed as a term of endearment rather than a literal reference to motherhood. It is common in African American Vernacular English and hip-hop-influenced speech. Depending on tone, it can sound affectionate, flirtatious, or possessive.
Examples
I need to talk to momma before I decide on it.
