• Ma

    Origin 1

    Full definition of ma

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    ma

    (plural mas)
    usually used in the plural
    1. (astronomy) milli-arcsecond

    Pronunciation

    • Rhymes: -ɑː

    Origin 2

    The sound is very commonly made by infants, and is interpreted by parents as a reference to themselves.

    Noun

    ma

    (plural mas)
    not generally used in the plural
    1. (colloquial, and in direct address) Mother, mama.

    Usage notes

    Often capitalized when used to refer to a specific person.

    Hey, Ma, I’d like you to meet my friend Jamie.

    Synonyms

    terms synonymous with "ma"

    Origin 3

    Abbreviation.

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    ma
    1. May

    Usage notes

    Usually capitalised as Ma.

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