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bum (1)
bum (2)
bum bag
bum jumping
bum out
bum rap
bum-rush
bum steer
bumbershoot
bumble (1)
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bumble-puppy
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bumbershoot
bumbershoot [ búmbər shoot ] (plural bumbershoots)


noun 
Definition:
 
North America  ( humorous )
Same as  umbrella
[Late 19th century. Alteration of blend of umbrella + parachute]
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