noun

mum

An informal British term for one's mother.

In the British story, the child calls for his mum.

Etymology

Mum is a familiar nursery form of mother. Its short, repeated-lip sound belongs to the widespread family of informal mother names.

More examples

  • She visits her mum in London.
  • The English letter begins with a greeting to Mum.
  • Several mums arrived at the British school gate.

Forms

mum · mums

Similar words

mom
The usual American informal word.
mother
The neutral full term.