GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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1.       
   Bum , n. [Contr. fr. bottom in this sense.] The buttock. [Low]
   Shak.
   
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   bum, v. i. [imp. & p. p. bummed ; p. pr. & vb. n. bumming ().] [See Boom, v. i., to roar.] To make murmuring or humming sound.
   Jamieson.
   
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   to bum around to wander about idly or aimlessly.
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3.       
   bum , v. t. To borrow without intention of returning; to cadge; as, to bum a cigarette; to bum a cup of coffee; -- usually with inexpensive items as the object. [informal]
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4.       
   Bum, n. A humming noise.
   Halliwell.
   
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