Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shtum
adjective
/ʃtʊm/
Definition
Shtum is a slang term meaning silent or quiet, often used to describe someone who is not talking or is withholding information.
Examples
- After hearing the sensitive news, he decided to stay shtum about it.
- She was shtum during the meeting, not revealing her thoughts.
Meaning
To be shtum is to remain silent or to keep secrets. It can also refer to being tight-lipped in a conversation.
Synonyms
- silent
- quiet
- muffled
- tight-lipped
