BUM
/bʌm/
3-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BUM
noun
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The buttocks.
"Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes."
- The anus.
verb
- To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.
interjection
- An expression of annoyance.
noun
- (sometimes derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.
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A lazy, incompetent, or annoying person, usually a man.
"Fred is becoming a bum - he's not even bothering to work more than once a month."
verb
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To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.
"Can I bum a cigarette off you?"
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To stay idle and unproductive, like a hobo or vagabond; to loiter.
"I think I'll just bum around downtown for awhile until dinner."
adjective
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Of poor quality or highly undesirable.
"bum note"
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Unfair.
"bum deal"
verb
- To depress; to make unhappy.
noun
- A humming noise.
verb
- To make a murmuring or humming sound.
noun
- A bumbailiff.
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About the word BUM
Is "BUM" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BUM" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BUM" worth?
In Scrabble, "BUM" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "BUM" mean?
The buttocks.
Does "BUM" have any anagrams?
No, "BUM" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.