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      • 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. She loves being a mum.
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  1. 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.

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  3. Adjective I'd like to know how much they paid, but they've been mum on that subject. kept mum about the surprise bridal shower. Recent Examples on the Web. Adjective. The major airlines have largely been mum about the programs and their profitability, only referencing them in their filings and public statements.

  4. There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word mum, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  5. Mum definition: silent; not saying a word. See examples of MUM used in a sentence.

  6. 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.

  7. All you need to know about "MUM" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  8. 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.

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