26984 words

bum

8 definitions • 5 examples
1
the part of the body that you sit on
2
someone who has no home or job and lives by asking other people for money
3
bad in quality or not useful:

Examples:

He gave us bum directions, but we eventually found the place.
4
to ask someone for something without intending to pay for it:

Examples:

Could I bum a cigarette off you?
5
a person who gets money by asking other people for it
6
infml A bum is also someone who treats other people badly:

Examples:

Mike called him a bum for throwing gum at a fan.
7
useless or not to be trusted to perform well:

Examples:

He’s got a bum knee from playing football.
8
to ask someone for esp. money or food with no intention of paying for them:

Examples:

Could I bum a couple of bucks from somebody?

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