as in poor
of low quality
that was bum advice that you got from that website
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as in cheeks
the part of the body upon which someone sits
I decided to get off my bum and get some exercise
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as in hobo
an idle worthless person
if you expect an allowance, you have to do some chores and stop being such a bum
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as in beggar
a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living
I feel sorry for bums and occasionally give them money
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as in to lazy
to spend time doing nothing
spent most of the summer just bumming around the house
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Recent Examples of bum
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
Women whose bodies featured small waists, big bums, big breasts, flat-ish tummies and high cheekbones were suddenly being prioritized by the media and brands over the marginalised bodies who had helped create the movement.
—Stephanie Yeboah, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Bronwyn’s conversation with Todd bums me out, as do so many scenes between Todd and Bronwyn.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions are looking to catch a box office wave after picking up the North American rights to The Surfer, the psychological thriller from director Lorcan Finnegan that stars Nicolas Cage as a beach bum on the edge of sanity.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 July 2024
Women whose bodies featured small waists, big bums, big breasts, flat-ish tummies and high cheekbones were suddenly being prioritized by the media and brands over the marginalised bodies who had helped create the movement.
—Stephanie Yeboah, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
Verb
Some observers called it a step toward a deal, albeit one that will leave many bummed out.
—Axios, 22 Nov. 2024
Bronwyn’s conversation with Todd bums me out, as do so many scenes between Todd and Bronwyn.
—Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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His role comes a year after a poor performance in his Madison Square Garden debut just eight games into his NBA career: 14 points on 4-of-14 shooting to go along with nine rebounds and a block.Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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As of Tuesday afternoon, a winter weather advisory was in place warning of poor driving conditions in parts of the state.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The trade-off for the cheaper prices comes in slower shipping speeds.Katie Tarasov,Devan Burris, CNBC, 22 Dec. 2024
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Each of these comparisons is cheap, computationally speaking.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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There are plenty of beach chairs available for lounging under huge umbrellas, and the beach was kept clean despite the many guests moving about on it.Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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That would be a terrible mistake, the Fienberg brothers argued in a Dec. 17 letter that addressed only Bowers’s federal death sentence.David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
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Leaving wet clothes in the washing machine for too long can lead to mold and mildew, which could permanently stain your clothes—and lead to terrible smells.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
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Some are couch-potato cancers, mostly just loafing around.Maya Singer, Vogue, 23 July 2024
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Matthes, an ecologist who works with Friends of the Koala, grew up naming the koalas that loafed around in her backyard.Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 June 2024
Adjective
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Millennial comedians let rotten bureaucrats go unprotested.Armond White, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, if the new Council commission ended up pushing rotten ideas like getting rid of term limits, then the mayor’s commission could issue their own proposals, which would automatically supersede the Council’s measures from the ballot.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti has several selection choices to make regarding his team after their 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night, but he is expected to bring Vinícius Júnior back into the line-up after resting him for the La Liga game at the weekend.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The San Rafael reservoir rests above the city and is replenished by water collected in the country’s páramos––a high-alpine ecosystem known for its nearly constant moisture; as of April, when the rationing began, the reservoir was at less than 20 percent capacity.Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Their worst fears were confirmed when the mother and her kittens were killed, leaving only Evergreen unaccounted for.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The team has gotten worse as a result of Adams’ offseason moves.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Bum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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