momma's boy
Overly attached son
A momma's boy is a man or boy perceived as excessively attached to or dependent on his mother, often to the point where she influences his decisions or he prioritizes her over romantic partners.
The term carries a dismissive or mocking tone, suggesting immaturity or a failure to achieve emotional independence.
Her ex was such a momma's boy—he called his mom before making any decision.
The variant mama's boy is equally common.
- stereotypesOversimplified beliefs about groups
- dependencyState of needing support
- helicopter parentingExcessive involvement in children's lives
- parental controlSettings restricting child access
- immaturityUndeveloped condition
submissiveness · family loyalty · apron strings · attachment · overprotectiveness · mama bear · insecurity · social stigma · gender expectations · literary archetypes · societal critique · sheltered · only child · manchild · grown man · cut the cord · spoiled · silver spoon
momma's boyself-made man
One who succeeds independently
lone wolf · rugged individualist · autonomous · self-sufficient · free spirit
momma's boytough guy
Intimidating, resilient person
man's man · macho man · hardass · alpha male · badass
momma's boyblack sheep
Disreputable family member
orphan · latchkey kid · runaway · rebel · prodigal son
momma, boy, mamma, mom, mommy, motherly, motherhood, maternity, boys