mum

UK
/mʌm/
US
/mʌm/

Translations

mumnoun
mums
pl
UK
/mʌm/
US
/mʌm/
My mum makes the best apple pie.
Моя мама готовит лучший яблочный пирог.
Additional translations
muminterjection
Used as an exclamation when calling or addressing one's mother.
mumverb
mummed
Past Simple
mummed
Past Participle
mumming
Gerund
UK
/mʌm/
US
/mʌm/
He tends to mum when he's nervous.
Он склонен мямлить, когда нервничает.
Additional translations
mumadjective
more mum
Comp.
most mum
Super.
UK
/mʌm/
US
/mʌm/
He remained mum during the entire meeting.
Он оставался молчаливым на протяжении всей встречи.

Definitions

mumnoun
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.
muminterjection
Used to get the attention of or address one’s mother.
Mum, can you help me with my homework?
mumverb
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.
mumadjective
Silent or not speaking; not revealing one's thoughts or feelings.
She remained mum about the surprise party plans.