Mom Bod

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /mɒm bɒd/

Definitions of mom bod

noun a slang term referring to the physical changes in a woman's body after giving birth or as a result of motherhood

Example Sentences

A1 My mom bod is getting stronger from all the yoga classes.

A2 After having two kids, she embraced her mom bod and learned to love herself.

B1 Many women struggle with accepting their mom bod after giving birth.

B2 Despite societal pressures, she proudly showed off her mom bod at the beach.

C1 She worked hard to maintain her toned mom bod through regular exercise and healthy eating.

C2 Having a mom bod doesn't define her worth as a person, she is confident in her own skin.

Examples of mom bod in a Sentence

formal After giving birth, many women struggle with accepting their postpartum mom bod.

informal I'm working on getting my mom bod back in shape after having my second child.

slang I love rocking my mom bod, it's a badge of honor for all the hard work I put in raising my kids.

figurative Embracing my mom bod has taught me to love and appreciate my body for all it has done.

Grammatical Forms of mom bod

past tense

mom bodied

plural

mom bods

comparative

more mom bod

superlative

most mom bod

present tense

has a mom bod

future tense

will have a mom bod

perfect tense

has had a mom bod

continuous tense

is having a mom bod

singular

mom bod

positive degree

mom bod

infinitive

to have a mom bod

gerund

having a mom bod

participle

having a mom bod

Origin and Evolution of mom bod

First Known Use: 2009 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'mom bod' originated as a colloquial term in American English to describe the physical changes that occur in a woman's body after giving birth.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in a somewhat derogatory or judgmental manner, the term 'mom bod' has evolved to be more widely accepted and embraced as a celebration of the natural changes that come with motherhood. It has also been reclaimed by some women as a term of empowerment and body positivity.