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- mome/məʊm/A foolish, stupid, or insignificant person; a blockhead.nounArchaic / Extremely Rare
- moment/ˈməʊmənt/A very short, indefinite period of time; a specific point in time.nounA1
- moment of inertia/ˌməʊ.mənt əv ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/A property of a physical object that quantifies its resistance to angular acceleration; a measure of how its mass is distributed relative to a given rotational axis.nounVery Low (Highly Technical)
- moment of sail/ˈməʊmənt əv seɪl/An idiom for a specific, brief period of opportunity that is ideal for action, especially in sailing where it refers to the optimal point when wind and conditions are perfect for a maneuver.nounLow/Very Low
- moment of truth/ˌməʊmənt əv ˈtruːθ/A critical or decisive moment when a test is passed or failed, when the reality of a situation is revealed, or when a crucial decision must be made.nounB2
- momento/mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/The impetus or driving force gained by a moving object or a developing process.nounB2
- momentum/mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəm/The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity. In a broader sense, the impetus gained by a moving object or by a developing process.nounC1
- momism/ˈmɒm.ɪ.zəm/A noun describing the excessive attachment or emotional dependence on one's mother.nounVery low
- momma/ˈmɒmə/Informal and affectionate term for one's mother.nounMedium
- momme/ˈmɒmi/A traditional Japanese unit of weight for pearls, textiles (especially silk), and other materials, equivalent to 3.75 grams.nounVery Low / Specialized
- mommsen/ˈmɒmzən/A proper noun referring to the German historian and classical scholar Theodor Mommsen (1817–1903), winner of the 1902 Nobel Prize in Literature.nounVery Low
- mommy/ˈmʌmi/A child's term for their mother.nounHigh (very common in informal, familial, or child-directed speech)
- mommy porn/ˈmʌmi pɔːn/A colloquial and sometimes derogatory term for a genre of erotic fiction or media created by and marketed primarily to women, particularly mothers, often characterized by strong romantic and emotional elements alongside sexual content.nounLow
- mommy track/ˈmʌmi træk/An unofficial career path or set of workplace arrangements that allows mothers to work with more flexible hours, often at the cost of slower career advancement and reduced pay.nounLow
- momo/ˈməʊ.məʊ/A type of steamed or fried dumpling filled with meat or vegetables, originating from Nepal, Tibet, and surrounding Himalayan regions.nounLow
- momoyama/ˈmɒməʊˌjɑːmə/A specific historical period in Japan (1573–1603) characterized by the rule of warlords Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, noted for its cultural flamboyance and castle architecture.nounRare
- mompos/ˈmɒmpəs/An archaic or dialectal term for a foolish or simple-minded person; a simpleton.nounExtremely rare / Obsolete
- mompreneur/ˌmɒm.prəˈnɜː(r)/A portmanteau of 'mom' and 'entrepreneur', referring specifically to a mother who runs and manages her own business, often while simultaneously caring for her children.nounLow-medium
- momus/ˈməʊməs/A person who habitually finds fault or mocks; a carping critic or cynic.nounC2
- mon/mɒn/A dialectal, informal, or literary term for 'man', used as a form of address.nounLow
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