ma
/mɑ/
noun
- A mother; used as a casual or affectionate term for one's mother.
- I asked my ma if I could go to the movies with friends.
- Ma always makes the best pancakes on Sunday mornings.
- When I was sick, ma stayed home from work to take care of me.
- An informal way to address or refer to an older woman, especially one in a position of authority or familiarity.
- The neighbor lady, old ma Jenkins, waved from her porch.
- Ma, can you help me find the right aisle for canned beans?
- The crossing guard said, 'Slow down, ma, the light is red.'