93+ Words that rhyme with bum

Bum is a 1-syllable word with 93 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are drum, glum, plum. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of bum

adjective
  1. of very poor quality; flimsy
noun
  1. 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'"
  2. a disreputable vagrant; "a homeless tramp"; "he tried to help the really down-and-out bums"

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Examples of "bum" in lyrics

See how bum is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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

What do these rhymes mean?

drum
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end the
glum
moody and melancholic showing a brooding ill humor; "a dark scowl"; "the proverbially dour New England Puritan
plum
exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle" completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment
scum
worthless people a film of impurities or vegetation that can form on the surface of a liquid remove the scum from
slum
a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions spend time at a lower socio-economic level than

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "bum" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like drum, glum, plum create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with bum?
Words that rhyme with bum include: drum, glum, plum, scum, slum, plumb, strum, rhumb, thrum, scrum, and 83 more.
How many syllables does bum have?
Bum has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with bum?
There are 93 words that rhyme with bum: 93 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for bum in a song?
The strongest rhymes for bum in songwriting are drum, glum, plum. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with bum?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with bum include drum, glum, plum, scum, slum. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: drum, glum; 1-syllable: become, succumb; 2-syllable: stumblebum, bolshevism. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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