Meaning of the word bums in English
What does bums mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bums
US /bʌmz/
UK /bʌmz/
Plural Noun
1.
people who are homeless or unemployed and live by begging
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The city has seen an increase in the number of bums on the streets.
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He spent his youth hanging out with a group of bums.
2.
the buttocks
Example:
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He fell and landed hard on his bum.
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The baby has a cute little bum.
Verb
to ask for something, typically money or food, without intending to pay for it
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He's always trying to bum cigarettes off his friends.
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Can I bum a ride to the station?
Adjective
of poor quality or undesirable
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This movie is really bum.
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I had a bum day at work.