noun
mami
noun
1
An informal, affectionate word for mother, or a slang term for an attractive woman.
"He called out to his mami as she crossed the street."
"The song calls her a "mami" throughout the chorus."
How to Use Mami
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, affectionate term — either for one's mother or, in slang, for an attractive woman.
When to use it
Informal slang, common in Latin American and Caribbean speech and in some genres of music.
Word Forms
mamis plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish mami.