Sanctimommy

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A mother who exhibits a superior attitude and openly judges others' parenting. Canada, US, derogatory, informal

    "I'm late for pediatrician appointments. I can't make straight parts in my girls' hair. I forget to send them in the snow with hats, as the kind sanctimommies of the neighborhood are delighted to point out with their eyebrows raised as far as Botox will allow."

Example

More examples

"I'm late for pediatrician appointments. I can't make straight parts in my girls' hair. I forget to send them in the snow with hats, as the kind sanctimommies of the neighborhood are delighted to point out with their eyebrows raised as far as Botox will allow."

Etymology

Blend of sanctimony + mommy.

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