helicopter mom

English

Etymology

See the etymology section of helicopter parent

Noun

helicopter mom (plural helicopter moms)

1. (informal) A mother who is overly protective of her children; especially if she is constantly monitoring or following them.

Synonyms

• mama bear
• tiger mom, tiger mother

Hypernyms

• helicopter parent
• mother hen

Coordinate terms

• helicopter dad

Translations

protective woman — see mama bear