bum

/bʌm/
noun
  1. The buttocks or rear end of a person.
    • She sat on the grass and felt the cool dampness on her bum.
    • The toddler fell and landed on his bum.
    • He gave the baby a gentle pat on the bum.
  2. A person who is lazy or does not have a job or home, often living on the streets.
    • An old bum sat on the park bench with his dog.
    • The town provided shelter for the local bums during winter.
    • Don't be such a bum—get up and help with the chores.
adjective
  1. Of poor quality; bad or disappointing.
    • The car had a bum engine and broke down after a week.
    • He gave me a bum steer and I got lost.
    • That was a bum movie—I want my money back.
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verb
  1. To get something by asking or begging, often without intending to pay or return it.
    • She always bums money from her friends and never pays it back.
    • He tried to bum a cigarette from a stranger.
    • Can I bum a ride to the store with you?
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