The difference between Ma and Mum
When used as nouns, ma means mother, mama, whereas mum means mother.
Ma is also abbreviation with the meaning: may.
Mum is also interjection with the meaning: stop speaking!, stop talking!, hush!.
Mum is also verb with the meaning: to act in a pantomime or dumb show.
Mum is also adjective with the meaning: silent.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ma and Mum
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Ma as a noun (astronomy, usually, in the plural):
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Ma as a noun (colloquial, and in direct address):
mother, mama
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Mum as a noun (UK, Australia, New England, Canada, informal):
Mother.
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Mum as a noun (dated, colloquial):
ma'am; a term of respect for an older woman.
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Mum as a noun:
A chrysanthemum.
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Mum as an adjective (colloquial):
silent.
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Mum as an adjective (colloquial):
secret.
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Mum as a verb:
to act in a pantomime or dumb show
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Mum as a noun (obsolete):
silence
Examples:
"rfquotek Hudibras"
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Mum as a noun:
A sort of strong beer, originally made in Brunswick, Germany.
Examples:
"rfquotek Addison"