Top synonyms for “bum”: arse, arse about, arse around, ass, backside, behind, bottom, bum about, and 61 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on“he deserves a good kick in the butt”
- (noun)person who does no work“a lazy bum”
- (noun)a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible“only a rotter would do that”
- (noun)a vagrant“a homeless tramp”
- (verb)ask for and get free; be a parasite
- (verb)be lazy or idle“Her son is just bumming around all day”
- (adjective)of very poor quality; flimsy
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "bum"?
Common synonyms for "bum" include arse, arse about, arse around, ass, backside, behind. Our thesaurus lists 69 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "bum" mean?
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on Example: "he deserves a good kick in the butt"
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