bum

Definition

  • v. be lazy or idle
  • adj. of very poor quality; flimsy

Word forms

Present participle
bumming
Past participle
bummed
Past tense
bummed
Third person singular
bums

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The bum on the corner always asks for spare change.

  2. a.

    I found a bum piece of furniture at the garage sale.

  3. vi.

    After losing his job, he started to bum around the city.

  4. vt.

    He decided to bum a few dollars from his friends for lunch.