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bum

[buhm] / bʌm /




VERB
to borrow, mooch
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ADJECTIVE
fake, misleading, disappointing
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ADJECTIVE
injured, impaired
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Barclays economist Bum Ki Son said he expects the BOK to stand pat at the May 28 meeting while signaling a rate increase further down the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A 1793 cartoon designed to imitate The Bum Shop called Cestina Warehouse or Belly Piece Shop shows two salesmen attending women who are shopping for tummy pads.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

“It Takes a Nation…” made PE’s first album, “Yo! Bum Rush the Show,” sound antiquated.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Steven Kent, Will Sherriff and Sam Holland combined for five walks and a hit batter in a three-run bottom of the eighth, when Holland struck out Sung Bum Na to strand two runners.

From Washington Times • Mar. 9, 2023

"Bum them," the girl repeated stubbornly, "or it might be you'll need them swords again."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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