bum
buhmnoun, verb
SlangDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional
Definition
To borrow something small, usually without intending to return it.
In simple English: To ask someone for something small.
Examples
Can I bum a ride to campus?
He bummed a dollar off me for the bus.
Usage notes
As a noun, "bum" means a homeless or idle person and is considered derogatory — the verb carries none of that weight.
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- Track
- Slang
- Region
- Statewide
- Part of speech
- noun, verb