mommy

UK: ˈmɒmi | US: ˈmɑːmi

Definition

  1. n. an affectionate or informal term for "mother," often used by young children

Structure
mom <mother>y <diminutive suffix>
Etymology

The word "mommy" originates from the informal term "mom," which itself derives from the early 19th-century English word "mamma," a child's reduplication of "ma." The suffix "-y" (or "-ie") is a diminutive, often added to express affection or smallness (e.g., "daddy," "doggy"). This structure reflects a universal linguistic tendency to simplify and endear parental terms in child-directed speech.

Examples

  1. The toddler ran to her mommy after falling.

  2. "Mommy, can I have a cookie?" the little boy asked.

  3. She left a note for her mommy on the fridge.

  4. The baby giggled when his mommy tickled him.

  5. Mommy’s lap was the safest place in the world.