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adjective

ˈməm How to pronounce mum (audio)
Definition of mumnext
as in speechless
deliberately refraining from speech kept mum about the surprise bridal shower

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mum

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noun

as in nappy

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Recent Examples of mum
Adjective
Samsung is still mum on the details of total brightness in this new line of devices. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026 Minter’s been mum on whether the star DT will return to anchor a line that would be imposing with his presence, thanks to the additions of Trey Hendrickson and the ageless Calais Campbell, now in his 19th season. — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Noun
Her mum Tracey, who grew up in New Zealand, was interested in horses, but wasn’t a competitive rider. — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 This pair’s son, Robert Nesta Marley, moved to the island’s capital with his mum and grew up alongside a new homegrown record business whose signature rhythms—ska, rocksteady, reggae—made Jamaica famous. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mum
  1. speechless
  2. nappy
  3. silent
  4. beer
  5. mute
  6. ale
  7. muted
  8. home brew
Adjective
  • His friends, from brother Luigi (Charlie Day) to Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) veer in a similar direction, somehow coming across less fully formed and three-dimensional than their nearly speechless inspirations from Nintendo‘s flagship franchise.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2023
Definition of speechless
Noun
  • These are giant concrete-like clusters of cooking oil, grease, nappies, wet wipes and such that congeal into masses in our sewers, clogging networks.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
  • But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Definition of nappy
Adjective
  • Don Henley compares the Eagles’ role there to the organist at a silent movie.
    — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This was nearly a full day after the latest injury there, and park officials have remained silent about what necessitated the closure.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of silent
Noun
  • By contrast, Congress repealed federal restrictions and taxes on brewing beer for personal use in 1978.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the whereabouts of the thieves and thousands of servings of beer are unknown as the trail has gone cold.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of beer
Adjective
  • That column holds three buttons (volume up, volume down, and mute) alongside three indicator lights for Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Gaming Mode.
    — Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, their positions are conveyed to us through the media, political elites, and heads of industry who can amplify, mute, or distort them.
    — Anandita Sabherwal, Time, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of mute
Noun
  • Mykonos Vioma pours organic estate wines at its farm near Ano Mera, while Mikònu moved its taproom in 2026 to Mathios Taverna in Tourlos, where prickly-pear ale comes with dinner and a sea view.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Ormund, who has spent the entirety of the battle looking for Ulf, finally finds the dragonseed passed out in the latrine after a morning spent in Lord Footly’s kitchen getting drunk on the Footly stores of ale.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ale
Adjective
  • Overnight, the British market's reaction to Keir Starmer's resignation remained relatively muted.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Featuring warm neutrals, earthy tones, muted pinks, clay hues, and airy blues, the palette includes shades inspired by nature—from sandy beaches to golden autumn leaves.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of muted
Noun
  • The festival will also feature a home brew competition and a main stage with music.
    — Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
  • On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of home brew

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