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Vocabulary Entry
mum
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A mother.
Example Sentences
"My mum makes the best cookies."
"I called my mum for advice."
"Mum always knows how to cheer me up."
V
verb
To express closeness or affection, often used in British English.
Example Sentences
"He tends to mum about his feelings."
"She mummed quietly as she held the baby."
"They mum as they share secrets."
A
adjective
Relating to a mother or maternal figure.
Example Sentences
"She gave him a mum smile."
"Her mum instincts kicked in."
"The mum bond is very strong."