keep mum

/kip məm/
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Other forms: kept mum; keeping mum; keeps mum

Definitions of keep mum
  1. verb
    refuse to talk or stop talking; fall silent
    synonyms: be quiet, belt up, button up, clam up, close up, dummy up, shut up
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