mammock

English - English

Definition of mammock in English English dictionary

A shapeless piece; a fragment

To tear to pieces

about 1980, Connie McElroy, 'Twas a Night Afore Chistmas, Son: or A Harkers Island Christmas:I heard him hollar as he sank out of sight, My Lord Honey, haint I been momicked this night..

{f} shred; tear into small pieces

{i} (British) small piece; fragment

Hyphenation

mam·mock

Etymology

() Origin uncertain.

Tenses

mammocking, mammocked