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bum

/bʌm/

Meaning 1

a person who avoids work, often homeless

“The bum sat on the sidewalk, asking for change.”
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Illustration of bum: a person who avoids work, often homeless

Meaning 2

to ask for something informally

“Can I bum a ride to the store?”
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Illustration of bum: to ask for something informally