BUMMED (AROUND) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

bummed (around)

verb

Definition of bummed (around)

past tense of bum (around)

as in screwed around

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Dragstrem, who focuses more on production, has messed around with it but was left unsatisfied; McGill, who’s more lyrics-driven, wants nothing to do with the tech.

— Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
In the email, Dixon suggested that the fire department employee may have messed around with the department's equipment.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of messed around

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Mainstream category lines were the first to show that quick getaways could be relaxed, far off or pleasantly simple depending on the itinerary.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
Here, a guest channels Kendall Jenner energy with a sporty jersey and relaxed Bermuda shorts, mixing athletic and tailored pieces in a way that feels deliberately undone.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 15 July 2026

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