Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bum
Noun
/bĘŚm/
Definition
A person who avoids work and spends time doing nothing; a lazy person.
Examples
- Despite having a degree, he chose to be a bum and travel the country.
- She called him a bum for not helping her with the household chores.
Meaning
The term can refer to someone who lives in a carefree manner, often without a permanent home or stable source of income.
Synonyms
- loafer
- vagabond
- drifter
- slacker
