mommy porn

noun

A genre of mainstream erotic literature that primarily appeals to the sensibilities of mothers and housewives.

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Meanings

nounmommy porn (uncountable)
  1. informalneologismuncountableA genre of mainstream erotic literature that primarily appeals to the sensibilities of mothers and housewives.

    The sadomasochistic antics in EL James's 'mommy porn' book Fifty Shades of Grey have made it a phenomenon, despite the appalling writing.

    2012 April 13, Laura Barnett, “Mommy porn?: Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James: review”, in The Telegraph
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    Now, as she turned the page of her book, a “mommy porn” title on every national bestseller list, she sneaked a peek at her in-flight neighbor's face.

    2012, Emily Ryan-Davis, Tangled & Bound, Ellora's Cave Publishing, published 2012, →ISBN

    Countless newspapers across the country reported on this “mommy porn” trend, since the majority of its audience seemed to be suburban housewives.

    2013, Nicole Cammorata, Words You Should Know 2013: The 201 Words from Science, Politics, Technology, and Pop Culture That Will Change Your Life This Year, Adams Media, published 2013, →ISBN, page 101
  2. uncountableUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mommy, porn. (pornography featuring "mother" characters)
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