The term "momma boys" refers to men or young boys who are overly attached to their mothers or tend to act in a childlike and dependent manner around them. Some synonyms for this term include "momma's boy," "mama's boy," "mother's boy," "sissy boy," and "mollycoddle." These are all slang terms used to describe a man who has an unusually close bond with his mother, often to the point of being clingy and emotionally needy. These terms are seen as derogatory by some, but they are used colloquially by many to poke fun at men who display overly dependent behavior towards their mothers.