chauffeur mum noun [C] UK /ˈʃəʊ.fə ˌmʌm/ US /ʃoʊˈfɝː ˌmʌm/ a mother who lives in an area with little or no public transport and spends a lot of time driving her children to and from school and other places Chauffeur mums are a well-known Australian phenomenon. A lack of convenient transport options coupled with gendered … Continue reading New words – 16 January 2023