mum

[mʌm]

mum Definition

  • 1a person's mother
  • 2a type of chrysanthemum with a pompon-like flower

Using mum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm going to visit my mum this weekend.

  • Example

    She's the best mum in the world.

  • Example

    The garden is full of mums in different colors.

mum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for mum

Phrases with mum

  • mum's the word

    a phrase used to ask someone to keep quiet and not reveal a secret or confidential information

    Example

    Mum's the word about our surprise party for her.

  • mum's the sense

    a phrase used to describe a situation where nobody is talking or saying anything

    Example

    As soon as the teacher entered the classroom, mum's the sense prevailed.

  • mum's the adjective

    a phrase used to describe something that is kept secret or not talked about

    Example

    The company's new product is still mum's the adjective, and no one knows what it is.

Origins of mum

shortened form of 'mummy'

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Summary: mum in Brief

'Mum' [mʌm] refers to a person's mother or a type of chrysanthemum flower. It is a shortened form of 'mummy.' The phrase 'mum's the word' is used to ask someone to keep quiet, while 'mum's the sense' describes a situation where nobody is talking. 'Mum's the adjective' means something is kept secret.

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