mommish
Like a mother
Mommish describes behavior or qualities associated with mothers, especially the fussy, protective, or nurturing kind: She got all mommish about making sure everyone had eaten.
The word carries a hint of mild exasperation or affection, suggesting someone is acting like a mom whether or not they are one.
Of or like mothers
- motherlyShowing parental warmth
- caringShowing kind concern
- tenderSoft or sore
- lovingFeeling deep affection
supportive · devoted · compassionate · gentle · warm · kindhearted · empathetic · doting
Soft or sore
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- lovingFeeling deep affection
- sweetTasting of sugar
- fondHaving tender affection
adoring · endearing · soft · gentle · cuddly · snuggly · kissy · huggy
Rotary-wing aircraft
- hoveringSuspended without support
- smotheringDepriving of air
- suffocatingDepriving of air
- coddlingOverindulgent, protective treatment
overbearing · controlling · anxious · vigilant · clingy · restrictive · stifling · enmeshed
Managing domestic life
- apronedWearing protective kitchen garb
- kitchenFood preparation room
- housewifelyRelated to home management
- homeyPleasantly informal and warm
cookies · casserole · laundry · tidying · bustling · fretful · doting · wholesome
Harsh verbal criticism
- fussingAnxious, trivial agitation
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- hectoringAggressive verbal intimidation
- badgeringPersistent harassment or nagging
nitpicking · chiding · henpecking · lecturing · reminding · harping · carping · criticizing
maternal
Of or like mothers
loving · supportive · devoted · compassionate · gentle · warm · kindhearted · empathetic · doting · fostering
tender
Soft or sore
fond · adoring · endearing · soft · gentle · cuddly · snuggly · kissy · huggy · cooing
helicopter
Rotary-wing aircraft
- hoveringSuspended without support
- smotheringDepriving of air
- suffocatingDepriving of air
coddling · overbearing · controlling · anxious · vigilant · clingy · restrictive · stifling · enmeshed · overinvolved
homemaking
Managing domestic life
- apronedWearing protective kitchen garb
- kitchenFood preparation room
- housewifelyRelated to home management
homey · cookies · casserole · laundry · tidying · bustling · fretful · doting · wholesome · homespun
scolding
Harsh verbal criticism
- fussingAnxious, trivial agitation
- pesteringPersistent unwanted attention
- hectoringAggressive verbal intimidation
badgering · nitpicking · chiding · henpecking · lecturing · reminding · harping · carping · criticizing · admonishing
mommishhands-off
Not directly involved
uninvolved · detached · neglectful · laissez-faire · distant
mommishcold
Low temperature state
unmaternal · unnurturing · unaffectionate · tough · hard-nosed
mommishcool
Calm or fashionable
edgy · independent · freewheeling · bohemian · unconventional
- sugar mommiesWomen financing younger companions