Mummie's boy

mummie's boy English Noun Mummie's boy en chiefly UK en mama's boy. en 1931 Maternity and Child Welfare XV–XVI London John Bale, Sons & Danielsson, Ltd. 168 https://books.google.com/books?id=KNIkAQAAIAAJ&q=%22It+is+natural+for+a+baby+or+a%22 1–2 30579706 The last sign I am going to mention to-day is a very strong attachment for one particular person. I mean a “Mummie’s boy” or “Nannie’s baby” or “Daddie’s girl.” It is natural for a baby or a toddler to be fondest of those who have fed, bathed and dressed him, played with him (not too much, I hope) and cared for him but there comes a time—the earlier the better—when he wants to try to do things for himself, to feel his feet, and to begin to learn independence. en 12 February 1949 Robert M. Ratcliffe Mrs. Leon Lomax First Adopted ‘Brown Baby’ Is Here! XL 7 Pittsburgh, Pa. The Pittsburgh Courier National 4 https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/1138125812/ 7191537 He is a happy little boy and makes friends with everyone he meets. I’m happy to say he is a complete ‘Mummie’s’ boy. en a. 1988 w:Geoffrey Bilson John Jarvis: Age 5; CORB Evacuee The Guest Children: The Story of the British Child Evacuees Sent to Canada During World War II Saskatoon, Sask. Ffith House 1988 chapter VI (Brave Young Strangers) 157 https://archive.org/details/guestchildrensto0000bils/page/157/mode/1up 0-920079-42-3 “I am glad the boys do not get homesick,” Mrs. Jarvis wrote, “I did used to worry about John as I said he was so affectionate and quite a Mummie’s boy, but school will have altered that as it would have done here.” en 2004 w:Cora Taylor Ghost Voyages III: Endeavour & Resolution Regina, Sask. Coteau Books for Kids 2005 25 (chapter 6) and 47 (chapter 11) 1-55050-305-7 “Sandy has done a good job…I confess I was afraid he might turn into a boring little Mummie’s boy…but really he’s very interesting to talk to…” “I miss you too, Mum!” he said clearly toward the hall. “But I’ll be home in ten more days, so don’t worry.” He hoped his dad was hearing this. And he didn’t care right now if it made him sound like a Mummie’s boy.