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bum

/b/@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

    noun.person

    Examples
    Throw the bum out.
    Synonyms crumb dirty dog git lowlife puke rat rotter scum bag skunk so-and-so stinker stinkpot

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a disreputable vagrant

    noun.person

    Examples
    He tried to help the really down-and-out bums.
    Synonyms hobo tramp

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. person who does no work

    noun.person

    Examples
    A lazy bum.
    Synonyms do-nothing idler layabout loafer

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

    noun.body

    Synonyms arse ass backside behind bottom buns butt buttocks can derriere fanny fundament hind end hindquarters keister nates posterior prat rear rear end 375

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. The buttock.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

  6. A humming noise.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. of very poor quality; flimsy

    adj.all

    Synonyms cheap cheesy chintzy crummy punk sleazy tinny

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. ask for and get free; be a parasite

    verb.possession

    Synonyms cadge grub mooch sponge

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. be lazy or idle

    verb.stative

    Examples
    Her son is just bumming around all day.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To make murmuring or humming sound.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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