mum

• Adjektiv, das im britischen Englisch verwendet wird, um eine Person zu beschreiben, die schweigt oder nicht spricht, oft im Sinne einer bewussten Entscheidung, Stille zu bewahren.

An adjective used in British English to describe someone who is silent or not speaking, often implying a deliberate choice to keep quiet.

1. Silent or not speakingB1informalbritish

   Refusing to speak or communicate when expected to; remaining silent.

   Schweigsam

   • He stayed mum about the surprise party.
   • She was mum on the subject of her promotion.
   • The witness remained mum during the interrogation.

   Synonymeclosemoutheddumbmutequietreticentsilenttaciturntightlippeduncommunicative

   Antonymechattycommunicativegarrulousloquaciousoutspokentalkativeverbose

• Informeller Begriff für die Mutter. Wird auch verwendet, um Verschwiegenheit oder Stille auszudrücken.

An informal term for a mother, also used to refer to secrecy or silence.

1. ChrysanthemumB1formal

   A type of flowering plant, often associated with China, where it is a symbol of autumn and longevity.

   Chrysantheme

   • The garden was full of colorful mums in bloom.
   • In China, the mum is a revered flower often depicted in art.
   • She arranged a bouquet of white mums for the table.

   Synonymechrysanthemum

2. A1informalbritish

   An informal term used to refer to one's mother.

   Mama

   • My mum makes the best apple pie.
   • I called my mum to tell her the good news.
   • His mum picked him up from school.

   Synonymemammamamatermommommymummy

3. SecrecyB2informal

   The state of being silent or not speaking, often to keep something secret.

   Verschwiegenheit

   • They kept mum about the surprise party.
   • When asked about the plan, he stayed mum.
   • She remained mum on the subject of her promotion.

   Synonymehushmutenessquietnesssecrecysilence