shtoom

British

/ ʃtʊm /

adjective

slang silent; dumb (esp in the phrase keep shtoom )

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Etymology

Origin of shtoom

from Yiddish, from German stumm silent

Example Sentences

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Naughtie, although by no means a poodle, kept shtoom for once.

From The Guardian • Jun. 10, 2010

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