bum Definition
- 1a person who has no home or job and lives by asking others for money or food
- 2the buttocks
Using bum: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He's been living as a bum on the streets for years.
Example
She gave him a swift kick in the bum.
Example
I need to work out more to tone my bum.
Example
The movie was so boring, I just sat on my bum the whole time.
bum Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for bum
- beggar
- tramp
- hobo
- vagrant
- homeless person
Antonyms for bum
- employed person
- homeowner
Idioms Using bum
on the bum
living as a homeless person or without a permanent residence
Example
After losing his job, he ended up on the bum for a few months before finding a new one.
have a bum steer
to be given bad or misleading advice or guidance
Example
I had a bum steer from my friend about which restaurant to go to. It was terrible!
give someone the bum's rush
to force someone to leave quickly and unceremoniously
Example
The bouncer gave the rowdy patron the bum's rush out of the club.
Phrases with bum
Origins of bum
originally meaning 'buttocks', from Middle English 'bum', probably of Scandinavian origin
Summary: bum in Brief
'Bum' [bʌm] can refer to a homeless person or someone who lives by begging. It can also mean 'buttocks,' as in 'She gave him a swift kick in the bum.' Phrases like 'bum around' and idioms like 'on the bum' denote aimless or homeless lifestyles. 'Bum steer' and 'bum rap' describe bad advice or unfair criticism, respectively.
