Mummy's boy

See also: mummy's boy

English

Noun

Mummy's boy (plural Mummy's boys)

  1. (chiefly UK) Alternative form of mama's boy.
    • 1989, Kati David, “Robin: England”, in A Child’s War: World War II Through the Eyes of Children, New York, N.Y.: Four Walls Eight Windows, →ISBN, page 34:
      When I asked him how many gun slits there were, he said he hadn’t counted and he couldn’t care less. He just wants to go home. Well, what can you expect from such a Mummy’s boy?
    • 2013, Linda Huber, “The Stranger”, in The Paradise Trees, London: Legend Press, →ISBN, page 36:
      His father had worried about him, he knew. Worried that at twelve he was such a Mummy’s boy. A wimp, Dad had called him, but he’d ignored that as he ignored almost everything about the man.
    • 2017, Jason Wallace, “Gary”, in Encounters, London: Andersen Press, →ISBN, page 26:
      ‘Appleton’s a gas, you’ll see. After first few years. Besides, it’s about time you stopped being such a Mummy’s boy.’ Brad lies on his bed and spreads his arms. ‘I think Mum leaving is the best thing that could have happened to you.’
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