mommy
Translation
mommy, mom
Examples
Mommy, can I have a biscuit?
Mommy, can I have a cookie?
Grammar Patterns
((vocative)) used to address one's mother Mommy, can you help me?
((possessive pronoun))'s mommy a person's mother My mommy is a doctor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mummy, mum, ma, mama
Etymology
A diminutive, affectionate form of 'mom', which is a clipped form of 'mamma', a word found in many languages, likely from baby talk.
Memory Tips
The '-y' or '-ie' ending often makes words sound smaller and more affectionate in English (e.g., dog -> doggy).