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If I say “your mom” to my friend, is this sound too intimate? Should I use “your mother” instead? I’m over 20.

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    It's OK if you're saying it to a friend or to people of your age.
    – Justin
    Dec 31, 2019 at 7:02
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    And it depends on how they habitually refer to their mother when talking to you. Dec 31, 2019 at 9:23
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    Just be careful of accidentally implying "yo mama"/"your mom" joke.
    – Andrew T.
    Apr 26, 2023 at 15:14

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Informally or casually, calling someone's mother a 'mom' is okay. It is okay to tell that to your close friends. Nevertheless, 'mother' is better to stay safe. And, for that sake, why just 'mother,' any informal word (dad, bro, sis... and so on) is not advisable while talking to someone who is not your friend or acquaintance.

So, to answer, since your question reads 'friends,' it's okay to use your mom.

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