Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mam
Noun
/mæm/
Definition
A term of respectful address to a woman, particularly used in British English.
Examples
- ‘Excuse me, mam, can I help you with that?’
- ‘My mam always said to be kind to others.’
- ‘The teacher called for the head of the department, mam.’
Meaning
In various contexts, ‘mam’ is often used to refer to a mother or as a polite way to address a woman.
Synonyms
- mother
- ma
- mom
- madam
