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Mum is an informal word for a mother in UK English, and also a form of address. It can also mean to keep silent about something, or a type of flower. See synonyms, antonyms, idioms and usage examples.
Mum can be an adjective meaning silent, a verb meaning to perform in a pantomime or disguise, or a noun meaning a strong ale, a beer, or a chrysanthemum. Learn more about the etymology, synonyms, and examples of mum.
Mum is an adjective that means keeping quiet. It can also be used by itself to mean Be quiet! This sense of mum is especially used in the expressions keep mum and mum’s the word. In the U.K. and other places, mum is used as a word for mom or madam. It’s also commonly used as a short way of saying chrysanthemum, a type of flower.
Mum is a word for mother in British English, and also means silent or to keep information secret. It can also refer to a type of beer, a flower, or a verb meaning to act as a mummer.
Mum is an informal word for a mother in British English, while mom is used in North American English. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use mum in different contexts and idioms with Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
Mum can mean silent, mother, chrysanthemum, or a type of beer, depending on the context. Learn how to use mum in different sentences and languages with examples and synonyms.
Definitions of mum. adjective. failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to. synonyms: silent. incommunicative, uncommunicative. not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions. noun. secrecy. “ mum's the word” see more. noun. informal terms for a mother. synonyms: ma, mama, mamma, mammy, mom, momma, mommy, mummy. see more.
