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View synonyms for ma'am
ma'am
[ mam, mahm; unstressed muhm ]
ma'am
/ mɑːm; mæm; məm /
noun
- short for madam
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Usage
Ma'am is used as a title of respect, especially when addressing female royalty
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ma'am1
First recorded in 1660–70; by contraction
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Example Sentences
At the time, her friends saw no reason to doubt her, with one even jokingly calling her "ma'am" in a WhatsApp message.
From BBC
"You were required to provide answers and, ma'am, you did not."
From BBC
Cohen said: "No ma'am," adding that it was not enough work for him to send an invoice.
From Salon
"Come on, ma'am, don't give up," a voice can be heard saying in a state trooper's body-camera footage.
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"No ma'am, he's a decent family man, citizen, that I just happen to have disagreements with on fundamental issues, and that's what this campaign is all about," McCain said to applause.
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