bum

[US]/bʌm/
[UK]/bʌm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a homeless person; a person who is lazy or worthless; a buzzing noise; buttocks
vi. to wander around; to live by begging; to make a buzzing noise
vt. to beg; to wander aimlessly
adj. without value; of poor quality; very unpleasant

Phrases & Collocations

bumper

bumblebee

bumble

on the bum

bum's rush

bum rap

Example Sentences

not one bum note was played.

had a bum time at the party.

gave me bum advice; did a bum job of fixing the car.

they tried to bum quarters off us.

fans bum-rushed record stores.

got a bum deal on my final grade for the course.

The reporter was given the bum’s rush out of the club.

I got the bum’s rush from Smith & Co.

He tried to bum a ride.

Can I bum a cigarette off you?

he's been handed a bum rap for handling stolen goods.

I'll warm your bum if you don't come here this instant.

He dropped out of college and became a beach bum.

They’re not bothered about attracting the right audience—they just want bums on seats.

Every whacko in the country is going to be after those bums now,wouldn't you say?

He used to be a millionnaire. But now he has become a bum.

"What can a ski bum contribute to Roff and Sons?" he asked.

A man pinched her bum on the train so she hit him.

Why don’t you stop behaving like a bum and get this place cleaned up?

Real-world Examples

This delinquent Pinocchio is " a lazy bum" .

Source: The Economist (Summary)

But the bum has gotten a bum rap!

Source: PBS Fun Science Popularization

For my kids, we use the word bum.

Source: Learn phrases and vocabulary with Vanessa.

Change your job. They're all bums.

Source: Sex and the City Selected Highlights

You're just a good for nothing bum!

Source: 1000 British English Phrases

All right, so next up is bum bag, bum bag.

Source: IELTS Speaking Preparation Guide

Is everything all right? - I just get bummed..

Source: Friends Season 9

'He was probably bumming his way home.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

Uh, I don't wanna bum you out.

Source: Modern Family - Season 03

Usually when I'm bummed, I watch football.

Source: Our Day Season 2

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