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Meaning of Bum
The primary meaning of the word "Bum" refers to a person who lives by begging or is regarded as worthless or inferior.
Definitions
- A person who lives by begging or is regarded as worthless or inferior
- * The buttocks
Etymology of Bum
The word "Bum" has its origins in the mid-17th century, derived from the verb "bum" meaning to beg or sponge, which is possibly related to the Middle English word "bomen" meaning to beg
Historically, the term has been used to describe a person who lives by begging or is considered to be of low social standing
Example Uses
- The city has a significant problem with bums rummaging through trash cans
- * He's just a bum who doesn't want to work and relies on others for support
- * The hikers had to navigate through the bum of the mountain to reach the summit
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