English

Alternative forms

• mama mia! (a misspelling of the Italian phrase)

Interjection

mamma mia!

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

Italian

Etymology

mamma ‎(“mom, mum”) + mia ‎(“of mine”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmam.ma ˈmi.a/, [ˌmämːä ˈmiːä]

Interjection

mamma mia!

1. my goodness!, goodness me!