Meanings
nounhelicopter mom (plural helicopter moms)
plural helicopter moms
- informalA mother who is overly protective of her children; especially if she is constantly monitoring or following them.
Synonyms: mama bear, tiger mom, tiger mother
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA mother who is overly protective of her children; especially if she is constantly monitoring or following them.
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Origin
See the etymology section of helicopter parent
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
APA
helicopter mom. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helicopter%20mom
MLA
“helicopter mom.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helicopter%20mom. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “helicopter mom,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/helicopter%20mom.
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