Definition
婆婆妈妈 (pó pó mā mā) is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is overly fussy, long-winded, or indecisive — like an elderly woman fussing over household trifles. It carries a mildly derogatory or teasing tone. You can use it for someone who nags about small details or who drags their feet on making decisions. Avoid literal translation; it does not mean 'kindhearted' or 'motherly' in modern usage.
r.f.
(r.f., colloquial) fussynaggingoverly concerned with trivial matters(r.f., colloquial) indecisivehesitantslow to act
Examples
- 婆婆妈妈，。Tā zhège rén tài pó pó mā mā le, yì diǎn xiǎoshì dōu yào shuō bàn tiān.He is way too fussy — he goes on and on about the smallest thing.
- 婆婆妈妈，。Bié zài pó pó mā mā de cuī wǒ le, wǒ yǐjīng zài zhǔnbèi le.Stop nagging me already — I'm already getting ready.
- 婆婆妈妈，。Tā zuòshì zǒng shì pó pó mā mā, bàn tiān ná bú dìng zhǔyi.She's always indecisive when doing things; she can't make up her mind for ages.
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