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
Salley’s a self-professed mama’s boy, and his relationship with his mom is tight, unyielding.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2023
Dray used to call me a mama’s boy.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
