Mummie's boy

Mummie's boy (plural Mummie's boys)

1. (chiefly UK) Alternative form of mama's boy.
   • 1931, Maternity and Child Welfare, volumes XV–XVI, London: John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, Ltd., →OCLC, page 168, columns 1–2:

     The last sign I am going to mention to-day is a very strong attachment for one particular person. I mean a “Mummie’s boy” or “Nannie’s baby” or “Daddie’s girl.” It is natural for a baby or a toddler to be fondest of those who have fed, bathed and dressed him, played with him (not too much, I hope) and cared for him but there comes a time—the earlier the better—when he wants to try to do things for himself, to feel his feet, and to begin to learn independence.

   • 1949 February 12, Robert M. Ratcliffe, quoting Mrs. Leon Lomax, “First Adopted ‘Brown Baby’ Is Here!”, in The Pittsburgh Courier, National edition, volume XL, number 7, Pittsburgh, Pa., →OCLC, page 4:

     He is a happy little boy and makes friends with everyone he meets. I’m happy to say he is a complete ‘Mummie’s’ boy.

   • a. 1988, Geoffrey Bilson, “John Jarvis: Age 5; CORB Evacuee”, in The Guest Children: The Story of the British Child Evacuees Sent to Canada During World War II, Saskatoon, Sask.: Ffith House, published 1988, →ISBN, chapter VI (Brave Young Strangers), page 157:

     “I am glad the boys do not get homesick,” Mrs. Jarvis wrote, “I did used to worry about John as I said he was so affectionate and quite a Mummie’s boy, but school will have altered that as it would have done here.”

   • 2004, Cora Taylor, Ghost Voyages III: Endeavour & Resolution, Regina, Sask.: Coteau Books for Kids, published 2005, →ISBN, pages 25 (chapter 6) and 47 (chapter 11):

     “Sandy has done a good job…I confess I was afraid he might turn into a boring little Mummie’s boy…but really he’s very interesting to talk to…” […] “I miss you too, Mum!” he said clearly toward the hall. “But I’ll be home in ten more days, so don’t worry.” He hoped his dad was hearing this. And he didn’t care right now if it made him sound like a Mummie’s boy.