"momager" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: momagers [plural]
Etymology: From blend of mom + manager. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mom|manager|nocap=1}} blend of mom + manager Head templates: {{en-noun}} momager (plural momagers)
  1. (US, slang) A showbusiness manager who is also the performer's mother. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Parents, People, Stock characters Synonyms: momanager

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