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   mum

   /mʌm/

   adjective

   • 1. not speaking; silent.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a sound made with closed lips): imitative.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   What does mum mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! MUM definition: 1. a mother: 2. to say nothing about a subject: 3. a mother: . Learn more.

   MUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What do you call your mum?

   • Your mum is your mother. You can call your mum 'Mum'. He misses his mum. Mum and Dad are coming for lunch. Don't worry, Mum. You're about to become a mum. 2. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. See mum's the word

   MUM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   What does'remain mum' mean?

   • Remain mum = continue to say nothing. Thanks a million,Mister Micawber!! Students: We have free audio pronunciation exercises. Yes, but what are the origins of this expression? Nothing special-- just 'remain' + 'mum'. 'Mum' = 1350–1400; ME momme; imitative of the sound of trying to remain silent.

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   What does mummy mean?

   • 1. To act or play in a pantomime. 2. To go merrymaking in a mask or disguise especially during a festival. [Middle English mummen, from Old French momer, to masquerade, mum, probably imitative of the indistinct, muffled voices of mummers behind their masks .] n. Chiefly British Mother. [Short for mummy .] n. A chrysanthemum. n.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMUM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   MUM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of mum in English. 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. She loves being a mum.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Mum is an informal word for mother in British English, and also a noun for a type of flower or a verb for acting in a mummer's play. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of mum in different contexts.

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

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   Define mum. mum synonyms, mum pronunciation, mum translation, English dictionary definition of mum. adj. Not verbalizing; silent. interj. Used as a command to stop speaking. Idiom: mum's the word Say nothing of the secret you know: Mum's the word on the...