"sanctimommy" meaning in All languages combined

See sanctimommy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sanctimommies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of sanctimony + mommy. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|sanctimony|mommy}} Blend of sanctimony + mommy Head templates: {{en-noun}} sanctimommy (plural sanctimommies)
  1. (Canada, US, informal, derogatory) A mother who exhibits a superior attitude and openly judges others' parenting. Tags: Canada, US, derogatory, informal Categories (topical): Parents

Inflected forms

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