Usage of "ma'am" | TermGallery

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A woman of refinement.

Usage of ma'am in English

The sergeant said with a straight face, I really don't know, ma'am. 
 Jem 

Detective Kunzel looked down at Mr. Boots and said, Not at all, ma'am. 
 Death Mask 

Now, ma'am, you make sure those fries are real crisp now. 
 American Gods 

I wasn't looking at his frickin' ears, ma'am, excuse my French. 
 Death Mask 

Any questions about police policy should go to the new Chief, ma'am. 
 Under the dome: a novel 

Ma'am, I think your daughter may need to do some community service. 
 Pretty Little Liars 

I'm sorry, ma'am, but I am not free to tell anyone else. 
 The Door Into Summer 

You will call me 'ma'am.' If I summon you, you come running. 
 First among sequels 

Make it mean something, ma'am, make some good come out of it. 
 The Naked God 

Perhaps if ma'am would like to change out of her work costume? 
 One of our Thursdays is missing 

I know I shouldn't bother you with my problems, ma'am, but . 
 Memoirs of a geisha: a novel 

Meanwhile, I hope you had a wonderful weekend on the sofa Ma'am. 
 News.com.au 

You did say you wished to retain the right of embargo, ma'am. 
 The Neutronium Alchemist 

Why, you know, ma'am, I make near thirty bob extra every week. 
 King Rat 

His father tipped his hat to each animal in turn, shouting, Ma'am. 
 The story of edgar sawtelle 

Well, ma'am, I'm afraid there's been trouble on the West Side now. 
 New york: the novel 

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Meanings of ma'am in English