bum

/bʌm/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The buttocks: The fleshy, rounded part of the human body on which a person sits.
    • A lazy or worthless person: A person who avoids work and may live off others; a vagrant or tramp.
    • A contemptible person: A person considered to be despicable or unpleasant.

  2. Verb:

    • To live idly or as a parasite: To spend time lazily or aimlessly; to get something for free by asking or begging.

  3. Adjective:

    • Of poor quality: Inferior, worthless, or bad.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Buttocks):

    • He fell down and landed hard on his bum.
    • The baby has a small rash on her bum.

  • Noun (Lazy/Contemptible Person):

    • That guy is just a bum who never looks for a job.
    • Don't be such a bum and help me clean up!

  • Verb:

    • He's been bumming around the house all summer instead of working.
    • Can I bum a cigarette from you?

  • Adjective:

    • I got a bum deal on that used car; it broke down the next day.
    • He gave me some bum advice that got me into trouble.
Advanced Usage

  • "On the bum":

    • Meaning: Living as a vagrant or tramp; out of order, not working properly.
    • After losing his job, he ended up on the bum for a few months.
    • The old television is on the bum again.

  • "Bum steer":

    • Meaning: A piece of bad or misleading advice or information.
    • The directions he gave me were a complete bum steer; I got totally lost.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bummer (noun): A disappointing, unpleasant, or annoying situation or experience.
    • Getting a flat tire on the way to the beach was a real bummer.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Buttocks): Buttocks, rear, backside, behind.
  • Noun (Person): Idler, loafer, good-for-nothing, parasite, vagrant.
  • Adjective: Lousy, inferior, shoddy, worthless.
  • Verb: Loaf, idle, mooch, sponge.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Bum around:

    • To spend time lazily or aimlessly, without any real purpose.
    • He decided to bum around Europe for a year after college.

  • Bum out:

    • To make someone feel disappointed, depressed, or upset.
    • The rainy weather really bummed everyone out.
Related Idioms

  • "Bum rap":

    • An unfair judgment or punishment; a false accusation.
    • He got a bum rap for the accident when it wasn't really his fault.

  • "Bum's rush":

    • Forcible ejection or hurried dismissal.
    • The noisy customer was given the bum's rush by the security guard.
Adjective
  1. of very poor quality; flimsy
Noun
  1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
    • he deserves a good kick in the butt
    • are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
  2. person who does no work
    • a lazy bum
  3. a disreputable vagrant
    • a homeless tramp
    • he tried to help the really down-and-out bums
  4. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
    • only a rotter would do that
    • kill the rat
    • throw the bum out
    • you cowardly little pukes!
    • the British call a contemptible person a `git'
Verb
  1. be lazy or idle
    • Her son is just bumming around all day
  2. ask for and get free; be a parasite

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