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Mama's boy Meaning in English

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ˈmɑməz/ /ˈbɔɪ
MAH-muhz boy
ˈmɑːməz/ /bˈɔɪ
MAH-muhz boy

释义

A 'mama's boy' is a man or boy who is very attached to his mother and often depends on her too much, sometimes even as an adult.

用法与细微差别

Often used in a negative or teasing way, implying immaturity or lack of independence. Mostly informal or colloquial. Not always seriously insulting, but can be offensive.

例句

Tom is a mama's boy who calls his mother every day.

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She thinks her boyfriend is a mama's boy.

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A mama's boy may have trouble making decisions without his mother.

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He's thirty but still a total mama's boy—he lets his mom choose all his clothes.

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Don't be such a mama's boy—try doing stuff on your own for once!

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Whenever he's in trouble, the mama's boy runs straight to his mother for help.

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