Maama-man or Mawma Man

[mah-mah-man]

Definition

An effeminate man, a man who meddles in women's affairs, or a henpecked husband.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Nuh act like nuh maama-man, stand up fi yuhself.
English:
Don't act like a push-over/effeminate man, stand up for yourself.

Patois:
Him a mawma man who always inna female business.
English:
He is an effeminate meddler who is always in women's business.

Usage Tip

Traditional derogatory term used to mock a man perceived as overly delicate, effeminate, or overly meddling in women's gossip.

Patois Synonym:
English Synonym: effeminate man; female business meddler

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