Etymology

mamma mia

Today it means: A mild expression of surprise, supposedly used by Italians. Full definition →

Italian mamma mia
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  1. Italian · borrowed frommamma mia
  2. English todaymamma mia

Unadapted borrowing from Italian mamma mia.

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