Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bumming
verb
/bʌmɪŋ/
Definition
The act of asking for something, often without the intention of returning it.
Examples
- He was bumming a ride to the party.
- She spent the afternoon bumming around the city.
- Are you bumming a dollar for the vending machine?
Meaning
When someone is bumming, they are usually requesting or borrowing something, especially in a casual or unplanned manner. It can also refer to a laid-back or carefree lifestyle.
Synonyms
- mooching
- scrounging
- begging
- loafing
