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Person: What’s good ma’am how are you
Guy said to: I’m doing nice bro
Ma’am by Carleyisabot October 2, 2019
Overly used term in the South of phony respect, just

Iike all other forms of “respect” in the South. Used to downplay a woman’s accomplishments. Synonym of b**ch.
Woman: Could you get those reports to me ASAP?
Eye rolling worker: yes ma’am
Ma’am by StormiC September 17, 2018
an individual full of logic and/or leaving you SHOOK AF
Ma’am you’re being petty. It’s ICONIC!!!
Ma’am by allyghostkatt March 13, 2019
A shortened version of the word madam, which was formally used when addressing women in the days when etiqute and common curtesy were commonplace.

The term Ma'am is often coupled with the word No, to create the phrase "No Ma'am", which flows off the tounge very well if you have a Southern US accent.
Ma'am: Excuse me officer, could you tell me the route to Texas, I seem to be lost?

Officer: Sorry Ma'am, that is something I am unable to do at this time.
ma'am by areyoufrombritish September 26, 2005
It's MA'AM
Ma'am by A4775 November 5, 2020
to call a woman "ma'am," especially when she is (or thinks she is) way too young to be considered one.
(some twenty-something): oh my god, that waiter just ma'amed me.
(a friend): ha ha, you got ma'amed by a guy twice your age!
ma'am by LeliW October 25, 2007
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