BUMMING Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

bumming

verb

present participle of bum

as in lounging

to spend time doing nothing spent most of the summer just bumming around the house

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Recent Examples of bumming Spring cleaning bumming you out? — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026 That’s what was bumming him out. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025 To be this close over and over is really bumming me out. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bumming

Verb

The space was filled with a label-loving mix of South Koreans and international guests—many flaunting Hermès baby Birkins and Dior Book Totes—lounging on benches or checking in and out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Tucked into the prime window spot for reading and lounging is the Lyon Daybed from Boyd & Allister, upholstered in de Le Cuona Ragamuffin.

— Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of lounging

Verb

Kids who used to run to the field excited to play, suddenly started loafing to the field wearing their crocs with their heads buried in their phones.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
The pair had been loafing for some time among a grove of apple trees on a private residence in Payson.

— Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026

Definition of loafing

Verb

The sense of just how much there is to do in this part of the world—the length of the scale between lazing and becoming ultra-active—is palpable.

— Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Its clear, shallow waters were pleasant to wade into after lazing under one of the scrubby trees on the sand.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 15 Nov. 2025

Definition of lazing

Verb

Amazon representatives say the drone noise is comparable to an idling delivery truck when close to it, and that cameras cannot be accessed, only serving as a safety measure for flights.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Working with Nic was like driving a Lamborghini that could shift from unbreakable speed to idling like a purring lioness.

— Griffin Dunne, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of idling

Verb

Gilbert was raised in Coral Springs, Florida, playing in several bands before forming New Found Glory in 1997 with Jordan Pundik, Steve Klein, Ian Grushka and Joe Marino, who was quickly replaced by Cyrus Bolooki.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
Iamaleava looked much more comfortable and confident in the pocket, despite playing through multiple injuries.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of playing

Verb

Katy Perry and her boyfriend, former prime minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, were strolling through the galleries alongside Doja Cat, who introduced herself to Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel.

— John Ross, Vanity Fair, 20 Sep. 2026
Add a denim jacket in a different wash from your pants, and the result is a fall outfit made for cozy afternoons at the coffee shop or strolling through the park.

— Alex Sales, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of strolling

Verb

The sculptures with images are polished in the center, creating mirrors that open up the space, resting on the floor and on the wall.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026
Avoid sitting with your legs crossed (one leg resting on the other) for long periods.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026