mummy's boy

A boy or man who is particularly close with his mother to the point of being overly dependent on her. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Lynn dumped Mark because he was such a mummy's boy and always ran to her to fix his problems.

a ˈmummy’s/ˈmother’s boy

(British English) (American English a ˈmama’s boy) (disapproving) a boy or man who is thought to be too weak because he is influenced and controlled by his mother: He’s a bit of a mummy’s boy really. He ought to leave home and become a bit more independent. She always makes sure he wears a scarf — he’s a real mother’s boy.

词组	mummy's boy
释义	mummy's boy mummy's boy A boy or man who is particularly close with his mother to the point of being overly dependent on her. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Lynn dumped Mark because he was such a mummy's boy and always ran to her to fix his problems. See also: boy Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a ˈmummy’s/ˈmother’s boy (British English) (American English a ˈmama’s boy) (disapproving) a boy or man who is thought to be too weak because he is influenced and controlled by his mother: He’s a bit of a mummy’s boy really. He ought to leave home and become a bit more independent. She always makes sure he wears a scarf — he’s a real mother’s boy. See also: boy Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a mummy's/mother's boy be tight-arsed don't get your panties in a bunch panties pixel peeper pixel peeping get carried away with (someone or something) nit-picker pickers References in periodicals archive Father and son Larry and George Lamb and, inset, Larry's new book, Mummy's Boy 'Ar rchie was based on my father' "Everyone's always saying he's a mummy's boy and I say: 'Do you mind when everyone says that?' "And he says: 'No, I love it'. BEFORE BAFTA & AWARDS STARS ON FILM BACKSTAGE I doubt Harry will thank his mum for painting this picture of him as a soppy mummy's boy just when he should be forging after relationships. MUMSAYS In fact, mummy's boys have a 'broader definition of masculinity' that is of considerable benefit to their mental health. Men who are 'mamma's boys' may have better relationships "I'm a proper mummy's boy and she used to do everything for me at home," said James. Mum's the word for date show star James And he is still a mummy's boy. He has just flown his mother to Rome and paid to renovate her home. Tough guy Wesley is a big softie at heart - grandmother "Some of the lights started to go off after the video was shown and several girls later told me it was because I came across like a mummy's boy. It really threw me because I am nothing like that. TAKE ME OUT? I WISH THEY'D EDITED ME OUT! Hit dating show made me look like a mummy's boy, says hunk Ed Leaving out nail clippings, growing a scruffy beard or being too much of a mummy's boy are other sure fire ways to guarantee 'imperfection'. Its official: Mr Perfect does not exist! LIONEL MESSI proved he's still a mummy's boy at heart when he helped Barcelona to a 14th league victory on the bounce. MY MAM OF THE MATCH; Messi's says happy birthday with goal: SPAIN Twice-married mummy's boy Dave Sherwood reckons no woman will ever live up to his mam. MUM'S THE BIRD! A host of memorable characters populated the show: Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), was pompous and suffered from delusions of grandeur; Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn) was dotty; Private Pike (Ian Lavender) was a bit of a mummy's boy and the elderly Private Godfrey spent most of his time asking if he could "be excused." Dad's Army Dear Coleen MY BOYFRIEND is such a mummy's boy and I don't know what to do about it. Boyfriend's interfering mother is driving me mad "Stephen loved and adored his parents Paula and Stephen, he was definitely a mummy's boy. To everyone who knew him... he was a legend "I suppose you could call him a bit of a mummy's boy, as he slept in my bed until he was 13," the Daily Star quoted her as saying. Alex Reid 'slept with his mum until he was 13' Almost half of those questioned said their sons were a "mummy's boy", while just over a third said their daughters were a "daddy's girl". Why today's parents are creating a generation of 'mummy's boys' ATTITUDES CHANGE FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS
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