Mama-san

//ˈmɑməˌsɑn// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mother, in Japan or East Asia.
  2. 2
    A woman in a position of authority, especially the madam of a geisha bar.

    "‘I had a last go at the film festival, hoping those Thai mammasans would stir you up with some juice kiddy-porn.’"

Example

More examples

"‘I had a last go at the film festival, hoping those Thai mammasans would stir you up with some juice kiddy-porn.’"

Etymology

From Japanese ママ with the honorific title さん.

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