mammas död

Swedish

Etymology

From mammas (“mother's”) +‎ död (“death”). Likely of Middle Eastern cultural origin.

Interjection

mammas död

  1. (slang) Used in making an oath.
    Synonym: wallah
    – Svär du? – Jag svär! – Säg mammas död! – Mammas död!
    – Do you swear? – I swear! – Say mother's death! – Mother's death!

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