bum
/bʌm/ noun C2- A homeless person, usually a man.
- A lazy, incompetent, or annoying person, usually a man. · Fred is becoming a bum—he’s not even bothering to work more than once a month.· That mechanic’s a bum—he couldn’t fix a yo-yo.
- A player or racer who often performs poorly. · Trade him to another team, he’s a bum!
- A drinking spree.
Plural bums
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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He says he’s no bum guy; and, lady, yer read dat letter, and I’ll bet yer he’s a white sport, all right.”
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