bum

[bʌm]

bum Definition

• 1. a person who has no home or job and lives by asking others for money or food
• 2. the buttocks

Using bum: Examples

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

• Example

  He's been living as a bum on the streets for years.

• Example

  She gave him a swift kick in the bum.

• Example

  I need to work out more to tone my bum.

• Example

  The movie was so boring, I just sat on my bum the whole time.

bum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bum

• tramp
• hobo
• vagrant
• beggar
• homeless person

Antonyms for bum

• homeowner
• employed person

Idioms Using bum

• on the bum

  living as a homeless person or without a permanent residence

  Example

  After losing his job, he ended up on the bum for a few months before finding a new one.

• have a bum steer

  to be given bad or misleading advice or guidance

  Example

  I had a bum steer from my friend about which restaurant to go to. It was terrible!

• give someone the bum's rush

  to force someone to leave quickly and unceremoniously

  Example

  The bouncer gave the rowdy patron the bum's rush out of the club.

Phrases with bum

• bum around

  to spend time aimlessly or without purpose

  Example

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

• bum steer

  bad or misleading advice or guidance

  Example

  I followed his directions and ended up getting lost. He really gave me a bum steer.

• bum rap

  unfair or undeserved criticism or blame

  Example

  I got a bum rap for something I didn't even do.

Origins of bum

originally meaning 'buttocks', from Middle English 'bum', probably of Scandinavian origin

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Summary: bum in Brief

'Bum' [bʌm] can refer to a homeless person or someone who lives by begging. It can also mean 'buttocks,' as in 'She gave him a swift kick in the bum.' Phrases like 'bum around' and idioms like 'on the bum' denote aimless or homeless lifestyles. 'Bum steer' and 'bum rap' describe bad advice or unfair criticism, respectively.