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Adjective. dumb. mute.
Mum definition: silent; not saying a word. See examples of MUM used in a sentence.
mum. noun [ C ] uk / mʌm / us / mʌm /. Add to word list. A1 UK informal (US mom) a mother: I'll ask my mum if I can go. [ as form of address ] Happy birthday, Mum . All the mums and dads are invited to the school play at the end of the year.
mum. noun [ C ] us / mʌm / uk / mʌm /. Add to word list. A1 UK informal (US mom) a mother: I'll ask my mum if I can go. [ as form of address ] Happy birthday, Mum . All the mums and dads are invited to the school play at the end of the year.
mum. Someone who's mum has nothing to say, especially on a particular subject. If you agree to keep someone's secret, you could tell them, " Mum 's the word!" A shy child who's new at school might stay mum all day, and even your most talkative friend might remain mum on controversial topics like religion and politics.
1. countable noun A1. Your mum is your mother. You can call your mum 'Mum'. [mainly British, informal] He misses his mum. Mum and Dad are coming for lunch. Don't worry, Mum. You're about to become a mum. regional note: in AM, usually use mom.
Definition of mum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
mum - informal terms for a mother. ma, mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mummy, mammy. female parent, mother - a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother); "the mother of three children". 3. mum - secrecy; "mum's the word".
MUM meaning: 1 : not talking about something; 2 : used to say that some information is being kept secret or should be kept secret.
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