keep mum



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keep mum

To remain silent; to not say anything (e.g., about a secret). Make sure you kids keep mum in there or you're both grounded! You have to keep mum about Dave's retirement party—we want it to be a surprise.
See also: keep, mum

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Tamandanitah-mahn-DAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
NellyNEL-eeEnglish
Merab (2)-Georgian
Anila-Indian, Hindi
Kenshinken-sheenJapanese
Geertruida-Dutch