Momism
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The excessive or smothering protectiveness of a mother towards her children, regarded as psychologically harmful.
“The writer blamed momism for a generation of young men unable to fend for themselves.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
mom·ism
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Synonyms
overprotectionovershielding
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Double M at the start is distinctive, ends in -ISM like many doctrine or concept words
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, double M and the -ISM suffix make this a solid niche play
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