Mum
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌm/
Mum (noun)
- A child's word for their female parent.
- A type of flower with many petals, often used in gardens.
Examples
- My mum always gives great advice.
- His mum makes the best cookies.
Common collocations: mum's advice, mum's cooking, mum's love, plant mums, colorful mums
Mum (adjective)
- Not speaking or making noise.
Examples
- He kept mum about the surprise party.
- She stayed mum during the meeting.