# ma'ams

Pronunciation: say "MAMZ" /mæmz/

## Noun

1. Plural of ma'am. — plural of ma'am
   - Simple: Plural of ma'am. Use it when you speak politely to more than one woman.
   - _Right this way, ma'ams; the governor will see you both now._
   - _The deputy tipped his hat and said, "Evening, ma'ams," as the two sisters walked past._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of ma'am. *(colloquial)* — third-person singular simple present indicative of ma'am
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of ma'am. Use it with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the boy.
   - _The new intern ma'ams every woman on the team, even the ones younger than he is._
   - _Every time the cashier ma'ams her, she winces a little._

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