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bum (2)

bum [ bum ]


noun  (plural bums)
Definition:
 
1. good-for-nothing: somebody regarded as irresponsible or worthless

2. devotee: somebody who is excessively devoted to a particular activity or place
a ski bum

3. North America vagrant: a homeless person living on the street ( sometimes considered offensive )



transitive verb  (3rd person present singular bums, present participle bumming, past and past participle bummed)
Definition:
 
cadge: to get something by asking or begging



adjective 
Definition:
 
useless: useless, worthless, or of poor quality
gave me some pretty bum advice

[Mid-19th century. Shortening of bummer]

bums on seats people occupying seats at the theatre, cinema, concerts, or other places of entertainment (informal)

give somebody the bum's rush North America to order or force somebody abruptly to leave a place (informal)

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