mum vs mom
Definitions
adjective
- failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
noun
- of China
- informal terms for a mother
- secrecy
Examples
WorldCom promises not to impose a minimum call charge and no set up or monthly rental fee.
His mane is a little threadbare and Mum threatens to bin him calling him moth-eaten!
Mum has been a lot more cheerful since Quigley was declared bankrupt, insane and guilty of fraud.
Definitions
noun
- informal terms for a mother
Examples
She tore her eyes from them for a moment to spy the bodhrán player in the tree, tapping out her rhythm with her eyes closed, not noticing the spy amongst them.
You know that moment when really liking someone turns into a radiant love - overwhelming, a little frightening and almost exasperatingly fresh?
When the moment finally comes, one look through his cataract lenses is all it takes.
