Bummer and Bum

Bummer

Bummer noun - A homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living.
Usage example: a lifelong bummer, he never knew the satisfaction of having to work for a living

Bum and bummer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Bum" instead a noun "Bummer".

Nearby Words: bummed, bumming

Bum

Bum noun - A homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living.
Usage example: I feel sorry for bums and occasionally give them money

Bummer and bum are semantically related. You can use "Bummer" instead a noun "Bum".

Nearby Words: bumpy, bumping
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