Definitions
failing to speak or communicate etc.
when expected to
Word origin
From Middle English mum or mom (“silent”), reminiscent of the sound made when gagged or with a hand over one's mouth. Perhaps related to dated German Mumme (“mask”).
Used in a sentence
“From the Marvel Mixmaster to the Miracle Microwave, every time a new-fangled gadget has lobbed into the Aussie kitchen, Aussie mums have changed their cooking styles accordingly.”
“'Ooh Mum, Auntie don′t allow smokin’ - Pat′s eyes were round with awe as Mum struck a match.”
“Her mum says that she is deaf and only partially sighted, so I need to go and stand in front of her, so she can see the gift.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Mother, British”3 letters
02“Silent”3 letters
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