Word MUM: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

mum

🇺🇸 [mʌm]

Meanings

A familiar or informal term for mother, used in British and other varieties of English. It expresses warmth and affection toward a maternal figure.

Examples

• She asked her mum for advice.
• My mum makes the best cookies.
• He called his mum every Sunday.

Synonyms

mother • mom • mummy

Antonyms

father • dad • guardian