Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bums-rush
noun
/ˈbʌmz rʌʃ/
Definition
A hasty dismissal or ejection from a place, often done in a rude or abrupt manner.
Examples
- The club gave him the bums-rush after he caused a scene.
- She felt like she received the bums-rush when the manager asked her to leave without explanation.
Meaning
To be hurriedly forced to leave a location, typically in an ungracious way.
Synonyms
- expulsion
- dismissal
- ejection
- throwout
