Dolly Parton

My mama never wore a pair of pants when I was growing up, and now that's all she wears. It was so funny for me when I first started seeing Mama wear pants. It was like it wasn't Mama. Now I've bought her many a pantsuit because she just lives in them.

American Singer

Quavo

My mama just accepted everybody with open arms. Everybody knew her.

American Musician

Ruby Bridges

If my mama said not to do something, I didn't do it.

American Activist

Paula Deen

You know, nobody can ever cook as good as your mama.

American Chef

Jeff Foxworthy

I know if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.

American Comedian

George Jones

My mama loved me more than anybody ever did.

Evander Holyfield

I got three whippings a day from my mama.

American Boxer

The-Dream

Topaz Page-Green

South African Model

Sandra Bullock

American Actress

Used by children when expressing love or need for their mother.

Childish Affection

Implies a sense of comfort and safety conveyed by a mother's presence.

Comforting Presence

Adults rarely use 'mama' unless referring to their mother in a child-like or affectionate manner.

Not for Adults

Used to acknowledge a woman's strength or presence in an informal setting.

Informal Respect

Can be used playfully when complimenting a woman's appearance or character.

Playful Flattery

Often conveys respect for a woman's emotional resilience or authority.

Emotional Strength

Highlights someone's nurturing role, usually within a group setting.

Caring Role

Implies a special emotional bond with the person being a 'mama'.

Emotional Connection

Does not necessarily mean a biological relation; can refer to any caretaker figure.

Beyond Blood Ties

 can you come inside and wash your hands now please cristiano oh mum can't jamie's staying for dinner no it's time for jamie to go home i'm on please i said no ah jamie's mum lets him stay out well i'm not jamie's more mama jamie come here please

Chameleon PUNCHES Fly...

 you can imagine the trauma all these orangutans have been through but with mama abbott i saw it first hand seeing her released will bring home how important the work of the center really he is so clever that he can communicate

Incredible Orangutan...

 slipping in between her lips her hips, are all laughter and wind clap. she speaks a sanchocho of spanish and english, pushing up and against one another, in rapid fire there is no telling my mama to be "quiet,"

"Accents" by Denice...

 Now, when I was young, and there was a problem, my mama used to always sigh and shake her head and say, "Have mercy, have mercy." Now's not the time for us, for the rest of us to show them mercy.

Paul Tudor Jones II: Why...

 going oh that's hiccups let's stop it come on we don't want to lose her oh dear I can't see anything through this long grass Nima's sister begins to worry she can't see their mama don't forget to

Hide and Seek with the...

 he is going to get started on this tasty little concoction i have here okay sweetheart it's not mama but same idea it's exactly what you need right now yum how's that so he's quite sprightly

Caring For A Sickly Baby...

 Oh, Kali. His mama thinks he's had enough of an adventure for one day. It's time for them all to head home. But they have to go back the same way they came.

Curious Cub Falls in the...

 gulp jump down to her can you imagine how much courage you'd need to take the plunge to mama your first day on the planet never flown before now having to

Tiny Ducklings Leap from...

 okay fella put it down oh okay it's three against one i get it right so mums at my camera mama you've got my coat saber you're being

Three Playful Cheetahs,...

 you that my is calling you am i calling you and my mama we that