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mum

/mʌm/

mumnoun

mums

/mʌm/

Translations

мама

My mum makes the best apple pie.

Моя мама готовит лучший яблочный пирог.

Additional translations

молчание

Definitions

A type of flowering plant, also known as chrysanthemum, often used in gardens and floral arrangements.

The garden was filled with vibrant mums in the fall.

A term used to refer to one's mother, often used in British English.

I called my mum to wish her a happy birthday.

Silence; the state of keeping quiet or saying nothing, especially so as not to reveal information.

Remember, keep mum about the surprise until tomorrow.

Synonyms

muminterjection

Used as an exclamation when calling or addressing one's mother.

Definitions

Used to get the attention of or address one’s mother.

Mum, can you help me with my homework?

Synonyms

mumverb

mummed

Past Simple

mummed

Past Participle

mumming

Gerund

/mʌm/

Translations

мямлить

He tends to mum when he's nervous.

Он склонен мямлить, когда нервничает.

Additional translations

бормотать

бурчать

Definitions

To speak very softly or indistinctly; to mutter; (dialectal) to say ‘mum’ or keep silent.

She mummed her response so quietly that no one caught the words.

To act as a mummer or engage in pantomime, especially in festive folk performances (archaic).

The villagers dressed in masks and mummed through the streets during the winter festival.

Synonyms

mumadjective

more mum

Comp.

most mum

Super.

/mʌm/

Translations

молчаливый

He remained mum during the entire meeting.

Он оставался молчаливым на протяжении всей встречи.

Additional translations

немногословный

тихий

Definitions

Silent or not speaking; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings.

She remained mum about the surprise party plans.

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