The Open Dictionary

mammy

noun

UK/ˈmæm.i/
US/ˈmæm.i/

Definitions of mammy noun

  1. Countablechild's word

    A child's term for mother.

    • "Mammy, I'm hungry," said the little boy.

    • She ran to her mammy and gave her a big hug.

    • The baby was calling for his mammy.

  2. Countableoffensive

    An offensive term for a Black woman who was employed to care for white children, especially in the past.

    • The term is now considered a derogatory slur with racist connotations.

    • Historically, this term was used to refer to Black women who took care of white children.

    • Using the word can be highly disrespectful and offensive to some individuals.