(pathology) A contagious disease caused by the Mumps virus of the genus Rubulavirus, mostly occurring in childhood, which causes swelling of glands in the face and neck.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of mump

plural of mump

(transitive, intransitive) To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate. / To chew something gently with closed lips.

A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.

(colloquial, childish) One's mother.

A person who dons a disguising costume, as for a parade or a festival. / An actor in a pantomime; one who communicates entirely through gesture and facial expression.

Synonym of mum (“to act in pantomime or dumb show”)

(historical) A deity or other supernatural being said to have been worshipped by certain West African peoples; an idol.

Mute, or not speaking; silent.