mom and pop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small business, often but not always owned or operated by a family.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see mom, and, pop.
adj
  1. Alternative form of mom-and-pop.
adj
  1. Alternative form of mom-and-pop.
noun
  1. Alternative form of mom and pop.

Word forms

mom and pop mom and pops mom-and-pop

Etymology

Named for the archetypical case in which such a business is run by a self-employed couple with children.

Related words

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