Mummy ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Mummy ( noun )

1. The body of a human or animal that has been embalmed and dried and wrapped in linen or other material for burial.
2. A person or thing that is old and no longer active or useful.
3. A person who is excessively attentive to or protective of a child or children.

Origin:

Middle english mommy, from middle french momie, from latin mumia, from arabic mūmiyā, from persian mūm, mummia, from mūm wax, mummy; akin to old english mēowle wax, latin myxa, greek myxa.

Examples:

1. The ancient Egyptians believed that the mummy would help the soul in the afterlife.
2. The old car was a real mummy, it hadn't been driven in years.
3. She's a real mummy, always hovering around her kids.
4. The museum displayed the mummy of a pharaoh.
5. The movie about the curse of the mummy was a classic horror film.

(As a verb)

Mummy ( verb )

1. The body of a human or animal that has been embalmed and dried and wrapped in linen or other material for burial.
2. A person or thing that is old and no longer active or useful.
3. A person who is excessively attentive to or protective of a child or children.

Origin:

Middle english mommy, from middle french momie, from latin mumia, from arabic mūmiyā, from persian mūm, mummia, from mūm wax, mummy; akin to old english mēowle wax, latin myxa, greek myxa.

Examples:

1. The ancient Egyptians believed that the mummy would help the soul in the afterlife.
2. The old car was a real mummy, it hadn't been driven in years.
3. She's a real mummy, always hovering around her kids.
4. The museum displayed the mummy of a pharaoh.
5. The movie about the curse of the mummy was a classic horror film.