Bum

A term with multiple meanings, primarily referring to a person who avoids work and lives by begging or petty theft; a vagrant or tramp. It can also describe the buttocks, or a lazy or idle individual. Colloquially, it can be used as an expression of disappointment or to indicate something is of poor quality. Further, in some contexts, it can denote an annoying or troublesome person. This word carries strong negative connotations depending on its usage and the context. Its application requires careful consideration to avoid causing offence, particularly when referring to an individual's livelihood or socioeconomic status.

Bum meaning with examples

The news reported a sad story about a Bum living in the city park. He had been homeless for years and relied on the kindness of strangers. He was unable to find work, and he spent most of his days looking for food and shelter, living a tough and lonely existence. Finding a more stable life was his only goal. (69 words)
After a long hike, my legs were sore and my Bum ached. I finally made it back to my car and slumped into the seat, grateful for the relief. I could not wait to rest at the hotel. The cushion felt so good, after all of that walking. It would take several hours for the feeling to go away. (69 words)
After the game, the coach said that the team played like a bunch of **bums**. They put very little effort into their plays. He was furious at their lack of engagement. He was really disappointed at the lackluster performance. They knew that they would have to practice and work harder for the next game. (69 words)
"That movie was a Bum!" Sarah exclaimed, throwing her hands up in disgust after walking out of the cinema. She felt that the plot was dull. It was a huge waste of her money and time. The special effects were terrible. She would not recommend this movie to anyone. (69 words)
My neighbor's dog is a real Bum. He's always digging up my flowerbeds and barking at all hours of the night. He gets into the trash and leaves a huge mess. He is really a difficult animal to manage. I really feel bad for the dog. (69 words)

Bum Synonyms

annoying buttocks hobo idler inferior lazy loafer posterior rear tramp vagabond worthless

Bum Antonyms

ass excellent front hardworking industrious pleasant productive superior worker

Bum Crossword Answers

3 Letters

RAP ASS CAN GIT RAT

4 Letters

HOBO RUMP REAR ARSE BUNS BUTT POOR PRAT SEAT TAIL TUSH PUKE GRUB LOAF LOLL PUNK

5 Letters

LOUSY MOOCH CADGE FANNY NATES STERN IDLER CRUMB SKUNK TRAMP CHEAP TINNY ARIDE STEER THUMB

6 Letters

NOGOOD NOGOOD HEINIE BEGGAR BORROW BEHIND BOTTOM LOAFER ROTTER SPONGE CHEESY CRUMMY SLEAZY

7 Letters

GOODNIK REAREND HINDEND KEISTER TAILEND TOOSHIE INJURED LOWLIFE SCUMBAG SOANDSO STINKER FUCKOFF CHINTZY VAGRANT

8 Letters

DERELICT BACKSIDE BUTTOCKS DERRIERE LAYABOUT DIRTYDOG STINKPOT BUMABOUT

9 Letters

NOGOODNIK FUNDAMENT POSTERIOR DONOTHING ARSEABOUT BUMAROUND

10 Letters

NEERDOWELL ARSEAROUND FRIGAROUND LOLLAROUND

11 Letters

LOUNGEABOUT

12 Letters

HINDQUARTERS LOUNGEAROUND

13 Letters

WASTEONESTIME