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momness

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The state, quality, or condition of being a mother; the essence of moms and motherhood.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Canada, US, informal, uncountable

Examples

  • She changed out of her mom jeans because she wanted to convey a little less momness at the club tonight.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: momhood, mommyhood, motherhood, mothership, maternity

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From mom + -ness.