What is the meaning of mammy?

An offensive term for a Black nursemaid in the southern U. S..
Informal terms for a mother.
- synonyms: ma, mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mum, mummy

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APA	WordNet. (2010). mammy. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/mammy/definitions/1230896
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