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mummy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmʌmi/

mummy means: A child's word for their mother.

noun

MOTHERA1

A child's word for their mother.

  • I want my mummy.
  • Mummy helped me get dressed.
  • Where is your mummy?

Similar words: mum, mom, mother

Common phrases: my mummy, mummy and daddy

PRESERVED DEAD BODYB1

A dead body preserved and wrapped in cloth for burial, especially in ancient Egypt.

  • We saw a mummy in the museum.
  • The mummy was wrapped in linen.
  • Archaeologists found several animal mummies inside the tomb.

Common phrases: egyptian mummy, ancient mummy, wrapped mummy

Questions about mummy

What does mummy mean?

A child's word for their mother.

What is mummy in other languages?

Türkçe: anne · Español: mamá · Français: maman · Deutsch: Mama · Italiano: mamma · 日本語: ママ

How do you pronounce mummy?

It is pronounced /ˈmʌmi/.

How do you use mummy in a sentence?

I want my mummy. Mummy helped me get dressed.

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