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The meaning of MUM is silent. How to use mum in a sentence.
mum noun [C] (FLOWER) short form of chrysanthemum (Definition of mum from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Definition of mum noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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Used as a command to stop speaking. Say nothing of the secret you know: Mum's the word on the surprise party. [Middle English mom, mum, perhaps imitative of closing one's lips.] 1. To act or play in a pantomime. 2. To go merrymaking in a mask or disguise especially during a festival.
This comprehensive glossary entry unravels the full meaning, definition, and etymology of "mum." Discover its various uses through examples, from informal address to botanical terms, for a deeper understanding.
Silent; not speaking. Used as a command to stop speaking. To wear a mask or costume in fun; specif., to act as a mummer at Christmastime. To go merrymaking in a mask or disguise especially during a festival. Mother. A chrysanthemum. A strong beer. One's mother. I wish Mum and Dad didn't argue so much. Mum's the word on the surprise party.
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.