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  • interjection A mild expression of surprise, supposed to be typically used by Italians.

Etymologies

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Borrowing from Italian.

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  • As in "Mamma mia, me a mamma!" exclaimed following an unexpectedly positive pregnancy test.

    February 6, 2008