Mum

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Alternative spellings 1.1.2 Usage notes 1.2 Synonyms 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms

English

Noun

mum (plural mums)

Alternative spellings

• mom (US)

1. (informal) Mother.

Usage notes

Mum is often capitalised when used to address one's own mother.

Synonyms

See WikiSaurus:mother

Adjective

mum

1. (colloquial) Silent.
2. (colloquial) Secret.

Derived terms

• keep mum
• mum's the word