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noun · A1Mum
MUM/mʌm/
Mum is the informal British word for mother. My mum is… at home; mother is more formal. Mom is typical American spelling. Dad is the informal father. Capital M when you speak to her: Mum, I'm home.
Meaning
An informal British word for mother.
Examples
- “My mum is a teacher.”
- “Mum made soup.”
- “I phoned my mum after class.”
Good to know
Informal British mother. Formal: mother. American: mom. Pair: dad.
Near in meaning
mother
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