momish

English

Adjective

momish (comparative more momish, superlative most momish)

1. Alternative form of mommish
   • 2009, Heather Addison, Mary Kate Goodwin-Kelly, Elaine Roth, Motherhood Misconceived: Representing the Maternal in U.S. Films:

     Mrs. Bellop presents a rather different case, however. This character does not conform to the common pattern of representations of momish women discussed so far: she is not intimidating or overtly domineering.

   • 2012, Sheri Whitefeather, Warrior's Baby:

     “You're not what I expected,” he said. “I pictured someone, I don't know, more momish.”

   • 2014, Coco Simon, Alexis the Icing on the Cupcake:

     "What about these?" suggested my mom, holding up a pair of scalloped white shorts that were almost cute, but still a little too momish for me.

Anagrams

• Mohism