mummed; mumming
1
: to perform in a pantomime
2
: to go about merrymaking in disguise during festivals
: a strong ale or beer
mum
4 of 5chiefly British spelling of mom
Examples of mum in a Sentence
Adjective
I'd like to know how much they paid, but they've been mum on that subject.
kept mum about the surprise bridal shower
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Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
As for what’s inside, Baglietto has been mum on the details, but other yachts in the line can host 12 guests across five cabins onboard.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
Tonga mum on free agency The Patriots’ list of impending free agents is a short one.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
The Wuthering Heights actor has refused to talk about his relationship status, while the influencer has kept mum about it as well.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The family has been largely mum in the weeks since her death.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
As for what’s inside, Baglietto has been mum on the details, but other yachts in the line can host 12 guests across five cabins onboard.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Like a medieval castle, where lords slept, blacksmiths pounded, soldiers trained, mummers mummed, and farmers sold their produce, the 21st century armory will be a mixed-use project in the truest sense.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
Tonga mum on free agency The Patriots’ list of impending free agents is a short one.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
These materials are timeless year-round and easily adapt with seasonal items like pumpkins and mums in the fall, fresh boxwoods and hydrangeas in the spring, and lush ferns in the summer.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
The Wuthering Heights actor has refused to talk about his relationship status, while the influencer has kept mum about it as well.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Mum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mum. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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mum
1 of 3 adjective
: silent sense 1
keep mum
mum
2 of 3 nounmum
3 of 3chiefly British variant of mom
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