mama's boy

Example Sentences

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She said he was a “mama’s boy” who used to lay across Tanya Wilson’s bed and say: “Mama, you know what? When I make it big, I’m going to buy you your own house. You’re not even going to have to worry about cleaning it because I’m going to hire somebody to clean it.”

From Washington Post

Though some might cast shame at the title, I was very much a mama’s boy.

From Washington Post

As a certified mama’s boy and after much observing, I wanted to help with the never-ending duty of putting food on the table.

From Washington Post

Mr Floyd, 39, remembered his brother as "a big mama's boy" and "a leader to us in the household" as the court was shown old photos from their childhood.

From BBC

"I was a mama’s boy growing up and she was really my best friend," the 25-year-old told The Times on Tuesday.

From Fox News