Definition of 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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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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