The Full List in Chronological Order
All 26 momisms in chronological order of identification (in alphabetical order here)
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I’m thirsty, I need a drink of water.
I’m so dry. Lemme just grab a glass of water.
Mommentary: none yet.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #1 identified October 6, 2021
Definition unknown. Contribute one
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #2 identified October 18, 2021
As in, “Who are we to complain” rhetorical question indicating the lack of standing to criticize.
Mommentary: Comes from a friend.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #3 identified October 18, 2021
Spunk, vivacity.
She’s 87 but still full of piss and vinegar.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #4 identified October 18, 2021
Definition unknown. Contribute one
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #5 identified October 18, 2021
Thing.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #6 identified October 18, 2021
Honey’s soft feet.
Mommentary: They’re like little fat cushions.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #7 identified October 18, 2021
I feels anxious.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #8 identified October 23, 2021
Anger so deep, one cannot contain the emotion.
I’m so angry I’m busting.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #9 identified October 23, 2021
It’s “having your guts ripped out of you.” Another way of saying being put through the ringer, an ordeal.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #10 identified November 18, 2021
A blessing for new clothing.
Nice shirt. Wear it well.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #11 identified December 8, 2021
Slap.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #12 identified January 21, 2022
You appear significantly younger than you are.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #13 identified March 10, 2022
Nothing.
I got bupkus at the pharmacy.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #14 identified April 8, 2022
Nothing.
I got gornicht down at the pharmacy.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #15 identified April 8, 2022
Not tasty enough to justify the potential weight gain.
This double chocolate cookie isn’t worth the calories.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #16 identified July 3, 2022
Warms my heart, moves one.
This letter warms the cockles of my heart .
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #17 identified November 11, 2023
What happens when your knees wrinkle as you age.
Oy, I’d wear shorts except I don’t wanna show off my knish-knees.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #18 identified November 12, 2023
Yes, it’s supposed to be that potato-filled pastry but for mom it’s also a vagina.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #19 identified November 12, 2023
Punctuation at the end of a sentence: like a period but in sentence form.
He’s coming to pick up my car at 2 so I need to make sure I’m back from my shopping. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #20 identified November 12, 2023
For those above a certain age, they would recognize this as the song that Carol Burnett sang at the end of her show. This is what my mom says after every time we have a good conversation on the phone or spend time in person.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #21 identified November 12, 2023
Moms way of checking in.
Hey sweetie, how you is?
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #22 identified November 12, 2023
Mom’s disaster contingency planning .
If I drop dead, the safety deposit box key is in the kitchen drawer .
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #23 identified November 12, 2023
Upon meeting a new person, lack of a very instant positive impression.
When I met your friend, I didnt’ get the warm fuzzies.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #24 identified December 21, 2023
Mom has become warm.
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #25 identified December 22, 2023
Crispy .
It’s [chicken or fish skin] cripsy .
(copy linkCopy to clipboard), momism number #26 identified January 11, 2024
