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

For tennis lessons, swinging at the driving range, and even lounging on the couch, this skort works for a range of occasions.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
The scoop neck and open back give the suit a flirty feel without sacrificing security, making this pick ideal for swimming and poolside lounging alike.

— Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 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

For gardens, Shosei-en is a quiet surprise so close to Kyoto Station that most visitors walk right past it, a strolling garden of ponds, bridges, and teahouses that makes a perfect first or last stop in the city.

— Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
In summary, anyone already planning to order a thermal-invisibility cape and spend the evening strolling unnoticed past infrared cameras should put the grappling hook back in the cupboard.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026

Definition of strolling

Verb

Video of the confrontation appears to show Nelson idling in a snowy strip mall parking lot in his gray Dodge Ram when another driver in an even larger pickup pulls in beside him.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
One aspect that contributed to the gridlock was a number of Waymo's self-driving robotaxis idling on the road as traffic officials tried to remedy the halt in traffic.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Definition of idling

Verb

Key steps include cooling the chocolate mixture, dropping the pan mid-bake to release air, and chilling the brownies.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
The standout interlude is the soldiers’ visit to the island domain of Circe, a treacherous witch played with deceptive calm and a misleading air of distraction by a bone-chilling Samantha Morton.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of chilling

Verb

Even with their side trip to Utah, Memphis had four of the top seven players in minutes in Vegas, helped by playing a sixth game in the championship.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Only the two teams that make the championship game playing a sixth game, but the Heat is likely out of the mix for the championship game with two losses in Las Vegas.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of playing

Verb

The footage then appears to show the person attempting to kick the sea lion again as the animal retreats from its resting spot.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 July 2026
The first firefighters on the scene found the small airplane resting partially on its side.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026