Meaning of the word mum in English

What does mum mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mum

US /mʌm/
UK /mʌm/
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Noun

1.

a person's mother (informal)

Example:
My mum always bakes the best cookies.
I need to call my mum later.
2.

a large cultivated chrysanthemum with many small florets, typically grown for exhibition

Example:
The garden was filled with colorful mums in autumn.
She arranged a bouquet of fresh mums for the centerpiece.

Adjective

1.

to keep silent; to say nothing

Example:
He decided to keep mum about the surprise party.
Keep mum, don't tell anyone what you saw.
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