What does ma am mean

Definition of ma’am

: madam —used without a name as a form of respectful or polite address to a woman Thank you, ma’am.” Yes, ma’am. Come in, ma’am.

Ma’am is a short form of Madam or Madame, the polite form of address for a woman.

Yes ma’am is a polite way of affirming something an older or superior woman has said, often used to show sass or excitement in response to something more generally.

In most cases, the person calling you “ma’am” sounds rude, not polite. … “Ma’am” isn’t supposed to be a title showing respect for an older woman. It’s supposed to refer to a married woman. Not all older women are married, and a lot of younger women are.