mamma mia

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Unadapted borrowing from Italian mamma mia.

Pronunciation[edit]

Interjection[edit]

mamma mia

  1. A mild expression of surprise, supposed to be used by Italians.

Italian[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

mamma (mom, mum) + mia (of mine).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmam.ma ˈmi.a/
  • Hyphenation: màm‧ma‧mì‧a

Interjection[edit]

mamma mia

  1. my goodness!, goodness me!