Meaning & use
mum
An informal British and Irish word for one's mother.
See it in a sentence
I called Mum to let her know we landed safely.
Mum always says dinner tastes better when the whole family eats together.
A note on using this word
Mum is the standard informal term in British English, where American English typically uses 'mom' instead.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Saying nothing; silent, especially about something secret.
Everyone agreed to keep mum about the surprise party until Saturday.
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