bum

noun. buttocks

• fell down on his bum

adjective. of poor quality or nature

• bum advice
• writing a bum check

adjective. not valid or deserved

• a bum trip
• has a bum knee

adjective. not pleasant or enjoyable

verb. loaf

• bummed around the house all day
• bum a cigarette

verb. to spend time unemployed and often wandering —often used with around

verb. to obtain by asking or begging: cadge

noun. someone who lives off others and avoids work: sponge

• He's a lazy bum.
• The fans called the umpire a bum.

noun. someone who performs a function poorly

• a beach bum
• ski bums

noun. someone whose time is devoted to a recreational activity

• bums sleeping on park benches

noun. a drinking spree: bender

• a 2-day bum

verb. disappoint, depress —usually used with out