What does SHTUM mean?

Shtum Parts of Speech

Shtum is a noun and an adjective in the English language.

Definitions

As a noun, shtum means to remain silent or keep quiet. As an adjective, it means to be silent or uncommunicative.

Pronunciations

US: /ʃtʊm/, UK: /ʃtʊm/

Origin and Usage

The word shtum is derived from the Yiddish word shtum, which means silent. It is commonly used in British English and is often associated with the Jewish community in the UK. It is typically used to describe a person who is uncommunicative or silent on a particular topic or situation.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for shtum include silent, quiet, uncommunicative, and nonverbal.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to shtum include stumm and musth.

Example Sentences

1. He remained shtum when asked about his involvement in the project.
2. The group went shtum after the incident.
3. She was shtum on the topic of her relationship with him.