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mum

The correct spelling is mum.

How to pronounce mum

/mʌm/
noun

IPA: /mʌm/

Say it like: Mum

The correct spelling is mum. Mother.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Mother.
  2. 2.Ma'am; a term of respect for an older woman.
  3. 3.A chrysanthemum.
  4. 4.Silence
  5. 5.A sort of strong beer, originally made in Brunswick, Germany.

verb

  1. 1.To act in a pantomime or dumb show.

adjective

  1. 1.Silent.
  2. 2.Secret.

interjection

  1. 1.Stop speaking!, stop talking!, hush!

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