Shtoom

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of shtum. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

    "‘Shhh,’ said Millat irritably. ‘Not everyone can know. If you want to get near the centre, you’ve got to keep shtoom.’"

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"‘Shhh,’ said Millat irritably. ‘Not everyone can know. If you want to get near the centre, you’ve got to keep shtoom.’"

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