"bamma" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbæmə/ Forms: bammas [plural]
Etymology: Perhaps from Alabama (which is sometimes informally shortened to Bama). Etymology templates: {{m|en|Alabama}} Alabama, {{m|en|Bama}} Bama Head templates: {{en-noun}} bamma (plural bammas)
  1. (African-American Vernacular, derogatory) An unstylish rural person; a hick. Tags: derogatory Synonyms: bama
    Sense id: en-bamma-en-noun-3GKUNiPP Categories (other): African-American Vernacular English, English entries with incorrect language header

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