In Arabic-speaking families, it’s not uncommon for mothers to address their children with the Arabic word for “mama” or for fathers to use the word for “father” when addressing their offspring. These words are used in this way as a term of...
Our Quiz Guy John Chaneski has a game for the Mamas and the Papas, with two-word phrases beginning with the letters M-A- M-A- or P-A- P-A-. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “M-A-M-A and P-A-P-A Puzzle” You’re listening to A Way with...
Kelly in Milwaukee, a former Texas resident, asks whether Mamaw and Papaw for grandparents are especially Texan. They’re not limited to Texas. Forms such as Mamaw, Papaw, Meemaw, Pawpaw, and Peepaw turn up in families across the country, with Mamaw...