Mum: meaning, definitions and examples

The word 'mum' is a colloquial term for 'mother' and is commonly used in British English. It is derived from the Old English word 'mamma', which means 'mother'. The term has been used for centuries to refer to one's female parent and continues to be a popular and endearing term of affection.

See also: mumbled, mumbling, mummy.

Ranked #12,361, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.

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