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
Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
If you’re bummed that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over, don’t worry.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Oct. 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
Sorry to bum you out, but that’s not gonna happen anymore.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
If you’re bummed that Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over, don’t worry.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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The proposal has alarmed local groups that say the community has suffered poor health and government neglect for far too long.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
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Others haven’t been as successful, such as quarterback KJ Jefferson, who started the first five games of this season before being benched for poor performance.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Dec. 2024
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But contending with the tsunami of cheaper, fraudulent art is just one challenge in a world where Native artists must navigate a knot of sellers, dealers, museum operators and other gatekeepers who have long tried to define Native art, pushing artists to make what sells.Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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In previous Black Fridays, Hulu offered viewers subscriptions for as cheap as 99 cents, while Max gave people six months of streaming for just $2.99 monthly.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, the soft, lightweight fabric and mobility provide serious comfort, making these equally as handy for long travel days, workouts, and simply lounging around.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Skims French Terry Jogger Whether running errands or lounging around, these pants will deliver premium comfort.Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The offense was terrible once again in a big game, and the defense allowed lots of points once again in a big game.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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For cedar fever sufferers, that means itchy eyes, runny noses, scratchy throats and generally feeling terrible for weeks.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 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
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At least Kristi and Mari could be there to keep an eye on her, instead of just letting her fend for herself near all that juicy, rotten produce.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: The city's Solid Waste Management Department will accept rotten jack-o'-lantern carcasses and other pumpkin remnants today through Dec. 6 — a longer window than in past years.Shafaq Patel, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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As this description suggests, White’s literary fame rests in large part on his ability to depict Australia, especially the complexity of its history and the sublimity of its landscape.Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
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However, prosecutors did not rest their case in chief until well into the afternoon.Ella Lee, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Various forecasts have pointed to the possibility of inflation getting worse and the national debt swelling further.Bryan Mena, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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His deputy, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who heads the disaster response, said Thursday that floods this year were expected to be worse than 2014, when more than 250,000 people were displaced and 21 killed.Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Bum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.
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