Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bum-steer
verb
/ˈbʌmˌstɪr/
Definition
A misleading or wrong piece of advice.
Examples
- Don’t bum-steer your friends during the trip by giving them incorrect directions.
- He always seems to bum-steer people when they ask for advice.
- The rumor was a complete bum-steer that led to unnecessary panic.
Meaning
To ‘bum-steer’ someone is to give them advice or directions that lead them astray or cause confusion.
Synonyms
- mislead
- misguide
- deceive
