mommy issues

English

Noun

mommy issues pl (plural only)

  2. (informal) A complex, especially in a boy or man, originating from an unhealthy relationship with one's mother, causing one to behave erratically in romantic relationships.
    Near-synonym: mother complex
    Coordinate terms: daddy issues; father complex

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Portuguese

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from English mommy issues.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmɔ̃.mi iˈʃiws/ [ˈmɔ̃.mi iˈʃiʊ̯s]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /ˈmɔ̃.mi iˈʃiwʃ/ [ˈmɔ̃.mi iˈʃiʊ̯ʃ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈmɔ.mi iˈʃiws/ [ˈmɔ.mi iˈʃiʊ̯s]

Noun

mommy issues m pl (plural only)

  2. (informal) mommy issues
    Synonym: complexo materno
    Coordinate terms: daddy issues; complexo paterno
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