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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

modif.

hushed, soundless, without a word; see quiet 2.

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.