marm
9.9
An older woman who is strict and fussy
- noun
- /mɑrm/
- Slur
:
arpía
- And now Miss Big Power Marm... Miss "I'm manager of the Gap now"... you think you can just come in here and push me around?!
Examples
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When she entered the room, her presence was felt immediately; she was a true marm who always had to be in control.
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The new principal is known as a real marm, always reprimanding students for the smallest mistakes.
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Everyone tiptoed around the marm in the office, fearing her strict rules and stern demeanor.
Synonyms
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9.9
An unpleasant, bossy older woman who scolds people
is more about strict fussiness and general disapproval rather than viciousness
How Unpleasant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Marm meaning a strict older woman grew from the same root as madam and ma'am, but turned into a nickname that can sound critical. So calling someone a marm can mean they are an older, fussy, or unpleasant woman.