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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Usage note 1.1.2 Synonyms 1.1.3 Translations 1.2 See also

English

Noun

ma (not generally used in the plural)

1. (colloquially and in direct address) Mother, mama.

Usage note

• Often capitalized when used to refer to a specific person.

Hey, Ma, I'd like you to meet my friend Jamie.

Synonyms

• mama
• mamma
• mater
• maw
• mom (US)
• mommy (US)
• mother
• mum (British)
• mummy (British)

Translations

mother

French: maman f

Italian: mamma f

See also

• pa