Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A child's informal word for mother
Mum
/mʌm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'I think she might have been mistrustful, mum,' answered Sloppy, hesitating.'Yes mum,' said the sympathetic Sloppy.'Wery nigh, mum.'
Etymology:
The word mum originated from the Latin mamma meaning breast or mother, and was adopted into various European languages as an endearing term for mother. In English, it has been used informally since the late 19th century.
Usage Statistics:
469 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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