"mompetition" meaning in All languages combined

See mompetition on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: mompetitions [plural]
Etymology: Blend of mom + competition. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mom|competition}} Blend of mom + competition Head templates: {{en-noun}} mompetition (plural mompetitions)
  1. (informal) Rivalry between mothers wishing to prove that they are better parents and/or have children who are more talented, well-behaved, etc. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Parents

Inflected forms

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