Definition of a ma'am

ma'am    

noun

• shortening of "madam." Used to formally and respectfully refer to a female.

  Yes ma'am, I did brush my teeth.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: woman, women, female.

  Last edited on Feb 24 2002. Submitted by Tracy from NC, USA on Feb 24 2002.

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FTFY	Definitions include: acronym for "fixed that for you".
HNY	Definitions include: acronym for "happy new year".
thurr	Definitions include: "there".
beatch	Definitions include: alternate spelling and pronunciation of "bitch".
ermahgerd	Definitions include: alternate spelling and pronunciation of "oh my god".
bump	Definitions include: a general insult or insulting retort.
misc	Definitions include: "miscellaneous."
D	Definitions include: penis.
exsqueezme	Definitions include: "excuse me".
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huzzie	Definitions include: misspelling of hussy.
bint	Definitions include: derogatory term for a female
burger	Definitions include: an attractive person.
moll	Definitions include: an unpleasant female; bitch.
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dudette	Definitions include: a female.
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sister	Definitions include: form of address for a female used by a close friend.
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diva	Definitions include: one who behaves as a goddess or queen.
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Other terms relating to 'madam':
male madam	Definitions include: A pimp.
wham bam, thank you ma'am	Definitions include: a brief sexual encounter.

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