Bum Definition
bum
adjective
- of very poor quality; flimsy
noun
- a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"
- a disreputable vagrant; "a homeless tramp"; "he tried to help the really down-and-out bums"
- person who does no work; "a lazy bum"
- the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
verb
- ask for and get free; be a parasite
- be lazy or idle; "Her son is just bumming around all day"
"Bum" in song lyrics
See how bum is used in real songs:
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"a bum"
Aceyalone — Headaches and Woes -
"Man is freaks in here like rumppa bum bum"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Rumppa Bum Bum -
"I'm 'bout to buy me a drank like rumppa bum bum"
Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) — Rumppa Bum Bum
Words that rhyme with bum
Usage tips for "bum"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bum" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bum to find words that pair well.