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mum1

mum1

 
pronunciation:
muhm
parts of speech:
adjective, interjection
phrases:
mum's the word
part of speech: adjective
definition: not speaking or telling; silent.
They were mum about their plans.
synonyms:
mute, quiet, silent
similar words:
close-mouthed, reticent, secretive, taciturn, tight-lipped, uncommunicative, wordless
 
part of speech: interjection
definition: don't tell; keep mum.
synonyms:
hush, shush, silence
phrase: mum's the word