mumsy
adjective/ˈmʌmzi/
/ˈmʌmzi/
(British English, informal, usually disapproving)- comfortable or old-fashioned in a way that is thought of as typical of a kind mother, but lacking excitement or style
- a mumsy dress
- She thought the car was mumsy and wanted to drive something sportier.
Word Originlate 19th cent.: humorous variant of mummy ‘mother’.Want to learn more?
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