mum and dad

[overdale]

Why do people say 'mum' and 'dad' instead of 'mother' and 'father'.

[noxlumos]

I say either depending upon the context, so do my children and everyone else I know, it's just the way language is used.

[beryllium]

I do sometimes say mummy and daddy because they are!!!
and if one is referring to them, it's Mater and Pater jokingly...

[smudge]

Our eldest daughter always calls us Mum & Dad, but our youngest daughter calls us Ma 'n' Pa, more often then not.

My siblings & I usually called our parents Mum & Dad - but when chatting or writing to each other, always referred to them as 'Mummy & Daddy' - we still do, even tho' sadly we're orphans now.

My Mum always used to say "ask Daddy" & Dad used to say "ask Mummy" - so it always stuck.

[smudge]

*than

[hammerman]

What has this got to do with animals and nature you f*ckwit

[smudge]

I was going to ask the same question, but in a more polite way hammerman!

It may have been better off in the Family category, but it's not the end of the world!

P.S. There is a report button for 'Incorrect Category', but it looks like it's already been pressed!

[Quizmonster]

If you are looking for historical linguistic reasons, please see my answer to your similar question in Phrases & Sayings.

[Quizmonster]

I understood that using asterisks and similar 'squiggles' to conceal obscenities was now to be banned.

[smudge]

Just taken a look on the other thread Quizzy & posted this link on there too. Wasn't sure if overdale was looking for formal or informal replies, but your answer was brilliant as always.

[Quizmonster]

How kind of you, Smudge. I did indeed just see your response there a few minutes ago.