baby mama
Americannoun
Usage
What does baby mama mean? A baby mama is the biological mother of a baby, usually when she’s not married to or in a relationship with the father. Use of the term can be disparaging and offensive.
Etymology
Origin of baby mama
First recorded in 1985–90; African American Vernacular English
Example Sentences
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He demanded one baby mama have a C-section, because he thinks vaginal delivery shrinks baby brains.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2025
“You got a baby mama between y’all?” she said.
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2019
After the scandal, Kardashian didn't leave Thompson, but sources told Fox News that he limited his socializing in an effort to reconcile with his reality star baby mama.
From Fox News • Dec. 26, 2018
John McWhorter answers questions from Lexicon Valley listeners on such topics as the origins of the term baby mama and whether the English language has a true future tense.
From Slate • Oct. 17, 2017
I wish you wouldn't insist on looking on me as a baby, mama.
From The "Genius" by Dreiser, Theodore
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