The difference between Mama and Momma

When used as nouns, mama means mother, female parent, whereas momma means mother.


check bellow for the other definitions of Mama and Momma

  1. Mama as a noun ([[hypocoristic]], usually, childish):

    Mother, female parent.

  1. Momma as a noun (US, colloquial):

    mother

    Examples:

    "My momma's so great: she bakes me cookies every week."

  2. Momma as a noun (slang):

    A voluptuous woman.

    Examples:

    "Woah, that chick in the bikini is a real momma!"

  3. Momma as a noun (slang):

    One's wife or girlfriend.

    Examples:

    "I need to talk to momma before I buy the car."

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