English word mommy comes from English -y, English mom ((Canada, US, West Midlands, colloquial, familiar) mother.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -y | English (eng) | Forming abstract nouns denoting a state, condition, or quality.. Used in the name of some locations which end in -ia in Latin. Forming diminutive nouns. Also used for familiar and pet names as a term of endearment. Added to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”.. Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to". |
| mom | English (eng) | (Canada, US, West Midlands, colloquial, familiar) mother. |
| mommy | English (eng) | (US, Canada, usually, childish) Mother. |