mum's the word

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Mum \Mum\, a. [Of imitative origin. Cf. Mumble.] Silent; not speaking; as, to keep mum. --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]

The citizens are mum, and speak not a word. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

mum's the word keep this a secret; don't tell anybody. [PJC]

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