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Definition of bamma

bamma

  • Bamma quaint southern substitute for the names grandma, Nanna, nanny or Nana. "My Bamma sent me 20 bucks for my birthday"

    Last edited on Nov 11 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 11 2015.

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  • a person from a rural area; uncool person. Likely a shortened form of "Alabama," a southern state in the US.
    That Sissy character from down south is a real bamma.

    Last edited on Nov 11 2013. Submitted by Demetrius Scruggs from FL, USA on Dec 22 1997.

  • a person who dresses or acts outside of the norm, as if possibly from a rural area.
    Look at that bamma over there!

    Last edited on Mar 29 2004. Submitted by Vidamo J. on Mar 29 2004.

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