mommy wars

noun

Disputes between mothers over parenting methods, especially those between working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.

Meanings

nounmommy wars pl (normally plural, singular mommy war)

singular mommy war · alternative mummy wars

  1. CanadaUSpluralplural normallyDisputes between mothers over parenting methods, especially those between working mothers and stay-at-home mothers.
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