Urban Dictionary: mother-in-law

your wife's mother. a terrifying insight into what awaits you in 25 years time.

the wife's mother came around yesterday. I knew it was her as soon as she knocked on the door: all the mice threw themselvess onto the traps.

by mike read August 13, 2003

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mother-in-law

A woman who bears children who one day wed, will find herself at the wedding day changed into a mother-in-law. This demotion of status as the previous Number One female in her children's world can create horrible changes in what was once a lovely woman. Most of the bad scenarios arise from a jealousy between wives and mother-in-laws, although there have been some husbands who have faced the wrath of a mother-in-law. A mother-in-law is generally seen as a mythically bad person. As a parallel, father-in-laws don't get the same bad rap.

New wife says, "I thought I married just my husband, but his mother is a huge part of our life!"

Therapist says, "Yes, she is your mother-in-law, and if you let her, she can destroy your marriage. Think - two women love the same man."

by A Wife June 09, 2005

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Mother of spouse. Self rightous, beastly, female entity. Master of deception. Often dyes her hair in order to reflect a younger age. One who professes to be all knowing. She Who is Evil. The Heartless One.

After his mother in law's week-long visit, Rob had to call an excorcist and bathe himself in Holy Water to rid his home of the evil presence that she left behind.

by Super Gerbil! September 04, 2003