mam

IPA/mæm/
KK[mˈɑm]IPA/mæm/

mam — noun

  • mamsingular
  • mamsplural

1. an informal way of saying 'mother', used especially in northern England, Wales,

1.名詞A2
釋義

an informal way of saying 'mother', used especially in northern England, Wales, and parts of Scotland — similar to 'mum' but with a regional flavour

例句

Shirin called her mam to say she would be late for dinner.

collocation: called her mam — telephone / visit

Nikos helped his mam carry the shopping bags into the kitchen.

同義詞
  • mum

    the standard informal word for mother across the whole UK; 'mam' is regional

  • mom

    the standard informal word in North America; 'mam' is specifically British regional

  • mother

    neutral and more formal; 'mam' is warmer and more familiar

常見錯誤

❌My mam is from London' (mum/mom would be more natural in the south of England).
✅My mam is from Newcastle.
💡'mam' sounds most natural in northern England, Wales, and Scotland; southern UK speakers usually say 'mum'.

mam — abbreviation