mama's boy
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
And once we agreed that it was about getting past that comfort zone and just going full in, I just pulled from the proud mama’s boy in me.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 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
"Little mama's boys. I look like a little mama's boy to you?"
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
