CEFR B2

bum

noun

Meaning

A person who is lazy and does not have a job or a home; a vagrant.

Examples

The city had a problem with drug addicts and drunks who were seen as bums.
He was accused of being a lazy bum who lived off his parents.

Synonyms: loafer, vagrant, hobo, idlers

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bum (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /bʌm/

Definition

A person who is lazy and does not have a job or a home; a vagrant.

Examples

The city had a problem with drug addicts and drunks who were seen as bums.
He was accused of being a lazy bum who lived off his parents.
She didn't want to end up as a bum on the streets.

How to Use bum

bum around (phrasal verb): To spend time doing nothing in particular; to be idle. — "He just likes to bum around all day."
bum out (phrasal verb): To disappoint or depress someone. — "The bad news really bummed me out."
bum for (prepositional phrase): To ask for something, especially money or cigarettes. — "He's always bumming for money."

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