"mamma mia" meaning in English

See mamma mia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˌmʌmə ˈmiːə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌmɑmə ˈmiə/ [General-American]
enPR: mŭ'mə mēʹə [General-American], mŏ'mə mēʹə [General-American] Etymology: Unadapted borrowing from Italian mamma mia. Etymology templates: {{ubor|en|it|mamma mia}} Unadapted borrowing from Italian mamma mia Head templates: {{en-interj|nolinkhead=1}} mamma mia
  1. A mild expression of surprise, supposed to be used by Italians. Wikipedia link: Mamma Mia
    Sense id: en-mamma_mia-en-intj-NFXFFdy8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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