mum¹ Definition
mum (mum)
noun
a strong beer
Etymology: Ger mumme: said to be named after Christian Mumme, 15th-c. Ger brewer
mum² Definition
mum (mum)
intransitive verb mummed, mum′·ming
to wear a mask or costume in fun; specif., to act as a mummer at Christmastime
Etymology: < OFr momer < momo, echoic for grimace (as in Sp momo)
mum³ Definition
☆ mum (mum)
noun
Informal a chrysanthemum
mum4 Definition
mum (mum)
noun
Chiefly Brit., Informal mother
mum5 Definition
mum (mum)
adjective
silent; not speaking
Etymology: ME momme, echoic of sound made with the lips closed
mum5 Idioms
mum's the word
say nothing
mum Synonyms
mum Usage Examples
Converse of object
breastfeed: Profile: We offer comfortable, affordable and stylish clothes for mothers to be and breastfeeding mums.
Adjective modifier
- expectant: We welcome any new or expectant mums in the area to join us.
- teenage: Page 3 of the Observer had this charming headline: " Violence blamed on teenage mums " .
- busy: It was a huge hit with our testers and despite the delicate feel of the fabric its machine washable perfect for busy tired mums!
- tired: It was a huge hit with our testers and despite the delicate feel of the fabric its machine washable perfect for busy tired mums!
- young: Read more You can pledge your support by adding your name to the hundreds of others calling for RESPECT for young mums.
- single: Sheila tells her story, and those of other mums, just the way it is for single mums, mess and all.
Modifies a noun
- dad: The police will come to your house and talk to your mom, dad or any other adults.
- grandma: Much loved wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma.
- I: I was taken to the casualty department at York hospital first, where the doctors told my mom I would die.
- birthday: Tuesday 13th December 2005 It's my mums birthday today.
- thought: He came back to the table and said that his mom thought the teenager was worth his weight in gold.
Modifying Another Word
dear: Then you have taught me well dear mom, For in my heart I see.. .
Noun used with modifier
- celebrity: Spanx is the first choice for top celebrity mums like Gwyneth Paltrow who was snapped wearing Mama Spanx footless tights during her pregnancy.
- nursing: The Maternelle range for pregnant and nursing mums combines practicality and comfort with femininity and style.
Possessives
- boyfriend: The Story Tyrone is 11 years old and lives with his mom Tracy, his mom's boyfriend Rich and his brother, Jason.
- birthday: Sometimes work takes up all your time but you still need to remember your mom's birthday - that's where thedoghouse.co.uk comes in.
Used with adjective complement
- breastfeed: There are specially designed carriers that allow a breastfeeding mom to feed her baby without having to remove him from the carrier.
- devote: The dearly loved widow of John, devoted mom of David and Rosemary, and a beloved grandma and great-grandma.
- love: Beloved wife of the late William Campbell, much loved mom of Linda and Allison.
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