Mum
noun
A word used for mother, especially used by children.
I told my mum about my school project.
Often appears as...
- my mum
- ask mum
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Quiet or silent.
You have to be mum about the surprise party.
Often appears as...
- keep mum
- stayed mum
noun
A type of flower, often grown for its colourful blooms.
The garden was filled with beautiful mums.
Often appears as...
- chrysanthemum
- spider mum
interjection
An utterance signaling a demand for silence.
Mum's the word on the new product launch.
noun
A word used for mother, especially used by children.
I told my mum about my school project.
Often appears as...
- my mum
- ask mum
Usage tips
Informal
adjective
Quiet or silent.
You have to be mum about the surprise party.
Often appears as...
- keep mum
- stayed mum
noun
A type of flower, often grown for its colourful blooms.
The garden was filled with beautiful mums.
Often appears as...
- chrysanthemum
- spider mum
interjection
An utterance signaling a demand for silence.
Mum's the word on the new product launch.
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Mum is often used to show affection and cozy familiarity when addressing one's mother.
Thanks for the cookies, mum!
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
Prefer 'mum' over 'mom' when speaking or writing in British English, it is the UK standard.
My mum makes the best roast dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Conversations
Use 'mum' in casual or informal language, but choose more formal terms in professional settings.
Can you call my mum to let her know?
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Mum is often used to show affection and cozy familiarity when addressing one's mother.
Thanks for the cookies, mum!
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
Prefer 'mum' over 'mom' when speaking or writing in British English, it is the UK standard.
My mum makes the best roast dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Conversations
Use 'mum' in casual or informal language, but choose more formal terms in professional settings.
Can you call my mum to let her know?
Pro Tip 1/3Affectionate Term
Mum is often used to show affection and cozy familiarity when addressing one's mother.
Thanks for the cookies, mum!
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
Prefer 'mum' over 'mom' when speaking or writing in British English, it is the UK standard.
My mum makes the best roast dinner.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Conversations
Use 'mum' in casual or informal language, but choose more formal terms in professional settings.
Can you call my mum to let her know?
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Video examples
Exodus, a new design...
category was the trade and commerce so I have been very passionate actually about the markets and I actually good it with my mum all the time because that's the cheapest cheapest things you can find you get in the market and so I designed a restore which improves the experience
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Healthier men, one...
this mustache is my tribute to my mum and we sort of all choked up in the back of the taxi and I didn't tell him who I was because I didn't he was appropriate and I just shook his hand I said thank you so much your mum would be so proud and from that moment I realized that
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
just like harriet it's thought his mum was hit by a car he was just found sitting by her body he was not even two weeks old he was very traumatized very dehydrated and he's made a really good recovery and he has created this amazing life for
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The Life of a Baby Polar...
But most importantly, between her legs, snuggled up, is a tiny, tiny little polar bear cub. And you can see it's so tightly snug in mum. And that's really key, 'cause right now it doesn't have a lot of body fat, that fur, isn't that thick.
Video examples
What makes a friendship...
To find out, I turned to my two most trusted data and my mum. Now, since she hates being on camera, this puppet is going to be as good as it gets. But before she weighs in, I wanted to look at the studies on how friendships fall apart
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Raising an Abandoned...
When baby mammals are hand-reared, you have to do everything that mum does, and that includes encouraging them to wee and poop. In the wild, they can't do this on their own, so mum helps by licking their behind.
Video examples
Baby Twin Pandas PIPE Panda...
as quickly as possible. Not many animals would take their own babies back after human intervention, let alone someone else's. Ground-breaking techniques like a panda foster mum
Video examples
New-born Panda Reunited...
The keepers move the baby closer. The youngster cries out desperately for mum to pick her up but she still ignores the helpless baby.
Video examples
Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
Video examples
Cheetah Cubs Master...
prey the cubs help mum dispatch the diker with ease
Video examples
Exodus, a new design...
category was the trade and commerce so I have been very passionate actually about the markets and I actually good it with my mum all the time because that's the cheapest cheapest things you can find you get in the market and so I designed a restore which improves the experience
Video examples
Healthier men, one...
this mustache is my tribute to my mum and we sort of all choked up in the back of the taxi and I didn't tell him who I was because I didn't he was appropriate and I just shook his hand I said thank you so much your mum would be so proud and from that moment I realized that
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
just like harriet it's thought his mum was hit by a car he was just found sitting by her body he was not even two weeks old he was very traumatized very dehydrated and he's made a really good recovery and he has created this amazing life for
Video examples
The Life of a Baby Polar...
But most importantly, between her legs, snuggled up, is a tiny, tiny little polar bear cub. And you can see it's so tightly snug in mum. And that's really key, 'cause right now it doesn't have a lot of body fat, that fur, isn't that thick.
Video examples
What makes a friendship...
To find out, I turned to my two most trusted data and my mum. Now, since she hates being on camera, this puppet is going to be as good as it gets. But before she weighs in, I wanted to look at the studies on how friendships fall apart
Video examples
Raising an Abandoned...
When baby mammals are hand-reared, you have to do everything that mum does, and that includes encouraging them to wee and poop. In the wild, they can't do this on their own, so mum helps by licking their behind.
Video examples
Baby Twin Pandas PIPE Panda...
as quickly as possible. Not many animals would take their own babies back after human intervention, let alone someone else's. Ground-breaking techniques like a panda foster mum
Video examples
New-born Panda Reunited...
The keepers move the baby closer. The youngster cries out desperately for mum to pick her up but she still ignores the helpless baby.
Video examples
Mother Lioness Hunts...
After the meal, a rare opportunity for mum and her cub to relax
Video examples
Cheetah Cubs Master...
prey the cubs help mum dispatch the diker with ease
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian Model
If I honour my needs first, I will be the best wife, the best mum, the best sister, the best friend. I have to come first, because then everyone benefits.
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Emma Willis
English Celebrity
When you've had kids it gives you confidence - you think, 'I'm a mum. I'm not scared. If I can raise a human being, I can do this.
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Yungblud
English Musician
My mum and dad were always supportive of me. They always let me express myself.
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Tinie Tempah
English Musician
I've definitely done something that's made my mum and dad forever proud.
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Holliday Grainger
English Actress
I admire my mother for being a single mum. It's ridiculously hard.
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Kaya Scodelario
British Actress
Mum built a life for me in a difficult place at a difficult time.
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Sam Heughan
Scottish Actor
My mum is an artist. I guess that helps; she's very supportive.
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Ivan Toney
My mum has played a massive part in my life.
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Ross Barkley
English Athlete
Mum has been the biggest influence on me.
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Slowthai
English Musician
My mum raised me - love her to pieces.
Quote examples
Gisele Bundchen
Brazilian Model
If I honour my needs first, I will be the best wife, the best mum, the best sister, the best friend. I have to come first, because then everyone benefits.
Quote examples
Emma Willis
English Celebrity
When you've had kids it gives you confidence - you think, 'I'm a mum. I'm not scared. If I can raise a human being, I can do this.
Quote examples
Yungblud
English Musician
My mum and dad were always supportive of me. They always let me express myself.
Quote examples
Tinie Tempah
English Musician
I've definitely done something that's made my mum and dad forever proud.
Quote examples
Holliday Grainger
English Actress
I admire my mother for being a single mum. It's ridiculously hard.
Quote examples
Kaya Scodelario
British Actress
Mum built a life for me in a difficult place at a difficult time.
Quote examples
Sam Heughan
Scottish Actor
My mum is an artist. I guess that helps; she's very supportive.
Quote examples
Ivan Toney
My mum has played a massive part in my life.
Quote examples
Ross Barkley
English Athlete
Mum has been the biggest influence on me.
Quote examples
Slowthai
English Musician
My mum raised me - love her to pieces.
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