bums

[bʌmz]

bums Definition

• 1. a person who is lazy and avoids work, a loafer
• 2. a homeless person, especially one who lives by begging or scavenging
• 3. buttocks

Using bums: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bums" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He's just a bum who doesn't want to work.

• Example

  The park was filled with bums sleeping on benches.

• Example

  She fell down and hurt her bum.

• Example

  I need to do some squats to tone my bum muscles.

• Example

  The movie was so bad, it was a real bummer.

bums Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bums

• idler
• layabout
• vagrant
• tramp
• hobo

Antonyms for bums

• hard worker
• industrious person

Phrases with bums

• bum around

  to spend time doing nothing in particular

  Example

  I'm just going to bum around the house today.

• bum steer

  bad advice or guidance

  Example

  He gave me a bum steer and I ended up getting lost.

• bum rap

  an unfair accusation or blame

  Example

  He got a bum rap for something he didn't do.

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Summary: bums in Brief

The term 'bums' [bʌmz] refers to a person who is lazy and avoids work, a homeless person, or buttocks. It can be used in phrases like 'bum around,' meaning to spend time doing nothing in particular, or 'bum steer,' referring to bad advice or guidance. 'Bums' is also used informally as 'slacker' or 'deadbeat.'