ˈbəm 1 syllable common
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noun.buttocks
- fell down on his bum
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adjective.of poor quality or nature
- bum advice
- writing a bum check
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adjective.not valid or deserved
- a bum trip
- has a bum knee
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adjective.not pleasant or enjoyable
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verb.loaf
- bummed around the house all day
- bum a cigarette
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verb.to spend time unemployed and often wandering —often used with around
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verb.to obtain by asking or begging: cadge
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noun.someone who lives off others and avoids work: sponge
- He's a lazy bum.
- The fans called the umpire a bum.
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noun.someone who performs a function poorly
- a beach bum
- ski bums
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noun.someone whose time is devoted to a recreational activity
- bums sleeping on park benches
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noun.a drinking spree: bender
- a 2-day bum
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verb.disappoint, depress —usually used with out
Origin
Middle English bom.