Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Bum.
How to pronounce bum:
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Bum - as a noun
A person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
Example: "Only a rotter would do that"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crumbdirty doglowlifepukeratrotterscum bagscumbagskunkso-and-sostinkerstinkpotA vagrant
Example: "A homeless tramp"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hoboHypernyms (Closely Related)
clocharddrifterfloatervagabondvagrantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Person who does no work
Example: "A lazy bum"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
do-nothingidlerlayaboutloaferHypernyms (Closely Related)
nonworkerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bum - as an adjective satellite
Bum - as a verb
Ask for and get free; be a parasite
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cadgegrubmoochspongeHypernyms (Closely Related)
obtainHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be lazy or idle
Example: "Her son is just bumming around all day"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bum aboutbum aroundfrig aroundloaflollloll aroundlounge aboutlounge aroundwaste one's timeBum - as an interjection
An expression of annoyance.
Bum - as an adjective
Of poor quality or highly undesirable.
Example: "Bum note"
Unfair.
Example: "Bum deal"
Injured and without the possibility of full repair, defective.
Example: "I can't play football anymore on account of my bum knee."
Unpleasant or unhappy.
Example: "He had a bum trip on that mescaline."
Example Sentences
"He was sitting on his bum all day watching TV."
"The beggar asked for some change for his bum."
"She slipped and landed right on her bum."
"The dog had a wagging bum."
"He was given a playful slap on the bum as a joke."
Word Game Points
Is BUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is BUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is BUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
