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
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Out of stuff that didn’t make it, there was one character that I was really bummed didn’t get on.
—Andy Hoglund, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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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
Yoshi’s bummed about being denied a puppy by her parents, tempers her anger and fills the void with a scavenger hunt in her backyard that turns up a lizard (Laggie) and a cricket (Grillo).
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Out of stuff that didn’t make it, there was one character that I was really bummed didn’t get on.
—Andy Hoglund, Vulture, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bum
Adjective
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There’s a real debate to be had about what responsibility better-off neighborhoods like Hyde Park have to help solve humanitarian problems that often are laid at the feet of poorer areas.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Job loss also results in people experiencing higher levels of depressive symptoms, poor health, loss of social support, and disruption of social and family ties, according to Jennie E Brand, author of The Far-Reaching Impact of Job Loss and Unemployment.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Numerous territories across the globe including in Europe, Australia and Canada have solidified these as streaming services take advantage of their cheaper production hubs.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, note that these are smaller models that could run on a less expensive GPUs or even a CPU with cheaper memory instead of the super expensive HBM memory currently used in all high-end accelerators.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Adorned with crocheted edges and festive tassels, this sunny hammock will be the best place to lounge on a lazy afternoon or stargaze on clear summer nights.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2025
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Named for Joséphine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon, who was known for her sophisticated sense of fashion and patronage of the arts, this first-floor suite has a king-size bed, a separate dressing room, and a living area perfect for lounging around.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is great news for our model but terrible for upsets.—
Jordan Brenner,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The domestic box office is presently in a terrible state, and Minecraft could prove to be the shot of confidence Hollywood studios and cinema owners need after recent films, including Disney’s Snow White, have turned into major disappointments.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Commenters debated whether certain dog breeds were more prone to loafing and stretching in this way.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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More strikingly, people all over the county were actually seeing mountain lions, not only in their high beams at night but in broad daylight, with increasing regularity: crossing the road, loafing at the edge of a fenced field, skirting a campground.—
Malcolm Brooks Malcolm Hillgartner Krish Seenivasan Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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How does this not end up with boots smelling like rotten eggs?—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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In total, it's fixed more than 23 million rotten links on Wikipedia alone, according to the organization.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to rest or reflect (ME), or offer thoughtful feedback to a colleague (WE), changes your impact without extending your workday.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Colby Pope, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, implored people to stay home if possible and remain vigilant, citing the potential for flooded roads and bad driving conditions.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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What happened was my bad behavior and my angst brought the energy finally.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Bum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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