Mum
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
"The witness remained silent"

noun


(2)   Secrecy
"Mum's the word"
(3)   Informal terms for a mother
(4)   Of China
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Usage notes


Mum is only capitalized when used as a proper noun:
  • I don't think Mum will like you.
  • I don't think my mum will like you.
 
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