big momma

Imposing grandmother figure

Big momma is an affectionate term for a grandmother or older matriarch, especially in Black American families: Big Momma always had Sunday dinner ready by noon.

The term suggests warmth, authority, and generosity.

It can also describe any large, imposing, or dominant woman, sometimes humorously: She's the big momma of the operation.

maternal

motherhood

State of being a female parent

kinship · family · lineage · maternity · rearing · parenting · ancestress · generations · offspring · descendants

nurturing

warmth

Heat you feel

caring · supportive · protective · reassuring · gentle · tender · affectionate · kindness · understanding · consoling

authority

discipline

Trained self-control or specialty

firm · commanding · bossy · no-nonsense · influential · decisive · assertive · strict · rule · household

cultural

Tyler Perry

Madea franchise creator

Martin Lawrence · sassy · loud · boisterous · beloved · neighborhood · community · storytelling · tradition · folklore

Opposites
physical size and presence

big mommalittle woman

Fond spousal nickname

small fry · slip of a girl · waif · beanpole · featherweight

social dominance and personality

big mommawallflower

Shy person avoiding socializing

shrinking violet · mouse · pushover · doormat · timid soul

family/community role

big mommababy girl

Female infant child

little one · child · dependent · youngest · newcomer

Family

big, bigger, biggest, momma, mamma, mom, mommy

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