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adjectiveDefinition of bum (Entry 2 of 6)
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verb (1)Definition of bum (Entry 3 of 6)
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noun (2)Definition of bum (Entry 4 of 6)
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noun (3)Definition of bum (Entry 5 of 6)
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Synonyms & Antonyms for bum
Synonyms: Adjective
- bad,
- bargain-basement,
- cheap,
- cheapjack,
- cheesy,
- coarse,
- common,
- crappy
- [slang],
- cut-rate,
- el cheapo,
- execrable,
- gimcrack,
- inferior,
- junky,
- lousy,
- low-grade,
- low-rent,
- mediocre,
- miserable,
- poor,
- rotten,
- rubbishy,
- schlock
- (or schlocky also shlock or shlocky),
- second-rate,
- shoddy,
- sleazy,
- terrible,
- trashy,
- trumpery,
- wretched
Antonyms: Adjective
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