mum


Definition: Meaning of, mum in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / mʌm /

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mum mums
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  1. British English mother [=  mom American English]
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  2. mum's the word spoken used to tell someone that they must not tell other people about a secret
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  1. keep mum informal to not tell anyone about a secret
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mum used in phrases

  • keep mum (verb)
    1. refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
  • mum-to-be (noun)
    1. a MOTHER-TO-BE
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