Mumming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mumming is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of mum.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of mum.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of mumm
- A pantomime or dumb show.
Example Sentences
The court masque has its origin in medieval court mummings.
The vassals or tenants collected in the hall for Christmas masking and mumming—the peasant gathering that May-day called out upon the green, drew together ranks whose distance, in our day, occasions forgetfulness on one side, and discontent on the other.
Word Forms
- mummings
Synonyms for mumming
Depending on context, synonyms include mummering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include farce, mumbling, muck-up, muttering, harlequinism, mumblage.
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