mama's boy

Example Sentences

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Domingo was a mama’s boy and the shyest of his siblings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The self-proclaimed mama’s boy and former pro basketball player who now works as a day trader will become only the second Black lead of the series, which launched in 2002.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

I got a call, and like I said, I'm a mama's boy, and my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2023

Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson is a proud mama’s boy and loves to dote on his mother, Doris.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023

Dray used to call me a mama’s boy.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi