Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

shtumm

adjective

/ʃtʌm/

Definition

shtumm is a slang term that means to be silent or to keep quiet.

Examples

During the meeting, he decided to go shtumm when the topic of discussion turned sensitive.
She told him to be shtumm while the presentation was going on.

Meaning

The word is derived from Yiddish and is often used in informal contexts. When someone tells you to go shtumm, they want you to stop talking or to hold your tongue.