Meaning & Definition of word "Bum"
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Bum
/bʌm/
noun:
- 1. A person who avoids work and spends their time idly.
- Example: He lived as a bum for years, traveling from city to city.
- 2. An idle or lazy person.
- Example: Don't be a bum; get up and do something productive.
- 3. A person who begs or lives off the generosity of others.
- Example: The streets are filled with bums asking for spare change.
verb:
- 1. To spend time idly or waste time.
- Example: We spent the whole summer just bumming around the beach.
Etymology
Possibly from a German dialect 'bumm' meaning 'a person who is lazy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bum around:
To spend time idly or aimlessly without doing anything productive.
bum out:
To disappoint or dishearten someone.
cool your bum:
To relax or calm down.
Related Words
loafer:
A person who is lazy and avoids work.
vagrant:
A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home.
slacker:
A person who avoids work or effort.
Slang Meanings of bum
Meaning: To ask someone for something.
Example Sentence: I'm going to bum a ride to the concert.
Meaning: Referring to one's backside.
Example Sentence: I fell and landed right on my bum.