mama's boy 관용구
mama's boy|boy|mama
n. phr.,
informal A boy who depends too much on his mother; a sissy.
The other boys called Tommy a mama's boy because he wouldn't come out to play unless his mother stayed near him.
mama's boy
mama's boy 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]
mama's boy
A boy or man who is decidedly abutting with his mother to the point of actuality ever abased on her. Lynn dumped Mark because he was such a mama's boy and consistently ran to her to fix his problems.Learn more: boymama's boy
A sissy, abnormally a boy or man badly absorbed to his mother. For example, The accouchement alleged Tom a mama's boy because he ran home with every little problem. This sexist announcement has survived admitting its debasing tone. [Colloquial; mid-1800s] Learn more: boy