mama's boy
Example Sentences
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There are few things more universally powerful than a mama’s boy scorned.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Domingo was a mama’s boy and the shyest of his siblings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
The self-proclaimed mama’s boy and former pro basketball player who now works as a day trader will become only the second Black lead of the series, which launched in 2002.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024
Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson is a proud mama’s boy and loves to dote on his mother, Doris.
From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023
Hey, don't get me wrong, I'm not a mama's boy or anything.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
