Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mumsy

adjective

/ˈmʌm.zi/

Definition

Having qualities or characteristics typically associated with a mother, especially in a nurturing or overly protective manner.

Examples

She has a mumsy approach to parenting, always making sure her children are well taken care of.
The decor in the living room felt rather mumsy, filled with floral patterns and soft colors.
His mumsy remarks made it feel like we were back in the 1950s.

Meaning

The term is often used to describe something that is motherly or characterized by a maternal demeanor, sometimes implying that it is old-fashioned or excessively sentimental.