bums Meaning & Definition
What Does Bums Mean?
Bums is used as a noun meaning plural of bum. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of bum. As a verb, it means To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.
Word Facts for Bums
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //bʌmz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | arse, ass and backside |
Bums Definition (Noun)
- plural of bum
Bums as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bum
Noun
- The buttocks.
Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes.
- The anus.
Verb
- To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.
Noun
- (sometimes derogatory) 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.
- A player or racer who often performs poorly.
Trade him to another team, he's a bum!
- A drinking spree.
Verb
- To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.
Can I bum a cigarette off you?
- To stay idle and unproductive, like a hobo or vagabond; to loiter.
I think I'll just bum around downtown for awhile until dinner.
- To wet the end of a marijuana cigarette (spliff).
Verb
- To depress; to make unhappy.
Noun
- A humming noise.
Verb
- To make a murmuring or humming sound.
Noun
- A bumbailiff.
Synonyms of Bums
Antonyms of Bums
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bums in a Sentence
Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes.
Fred is becoming a bum - he's not even bothering to work more than once a month.
Trade him to another team, he's a bum!
Can I bum a cigarette off you?
I think I'll just bum around downtown for awhile until dinner.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Bums
Bums Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of bums is //bʌmz//, spoken in 1 syllable.