mummed; mumming
1
: to perform in a pantomime
2
: to go about merrymaking in disguise during festivals
: a strong ale or beer
mum
4 of 5chiefly British spelling of mom
Examples of mum in a Sentence
Adjective
I'd like to know how much they paid, but they've been mum on that subject.
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
In the past, many business leaders have stayed out of the fray and publicly mum about their own political beliefs.
—Bybrit Morse, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Mary Ramsey and, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Bluey and her dad Bandit are both blue heelers, while her mum Chilli and sister Bingo are red heelers.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Chicago's current mayor didn't negotiate the Bally's deal and has been relatively mum about the temporary casino and the permanent one's future.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Until now, Aaron has been mum about the reality TV show.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
League officials have been mum on when new teams may be added, but Mayor Joe Hogsett continues to be bullish on his plans to build a soccer-specific stadium on the southeast side of downtown.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
In the past, many business leaders have stayed out of the fray and publicly mum about their own political beliefs.
—Bybrit Morse, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
Senate leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Destin Hall remained mum Monday on their opinions about the transportation tax effort.
—Mary Ramsey and, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Bluey and her dad Bandit are both blue heelers, while her mum Chilli and sister Bingo are red heelers.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mum. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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mum
1 of 3 adjective
: silent sense 1
keep mum
mum
2 of 3 nounmum
3 of 3chiefly British variant of mom
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