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mama's boy

noun

a boy or man showing excessive attachment to or dependence on his mother.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mama's boy¹

First recorded in 1840–50

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Idioms and Phrases

A sissy, especially a boy or man excessively attached to his mother. For example, The children called Tom a mama's boy because he ran home with every little problem . This sexist expression has survived despite its pejorative tone. [ Colloquial ; mid-1800s]

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