Word: BUM
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Definition of BUM
- The buttocks.
"Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes."
- The anus.
- To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.
- An expression of annoyance.
- (sometimes derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.
- A lazy, incompetent, or annoying person, usually a man.
"Fred is becoming a bum - he's not even bothering to work more than once a month."
- A player or racer who often performs poorly.
"Trade him to another team, he's a bum!"
- To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.
"Can I bum a cigarette off you?"
- To stay idle and unproductive, like a hobo or vagabond; to loiter.
"I think I'll just bum around downtown for awhile until dinner."
- To wet the end of a marijuana cigarette (spliff).
- Of poor quality or highly undesirable.
"bum note"
- Unfair.
"bum deal"
- Injured and without the possibility of full repair, defective.
"I can't play football anymore on account of my bum knee."
- To depress; to make unhappy.
- A humming noise.
- To make a murmuring or humming sound.
- A bumbailiff.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "bum", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "bum" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BUM a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BUM worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BUM? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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