bumming
word · lemma: bum
Definition
'Bumming' means wandering around with no clear purpose, or (informally) asking for things, especially money, from others. Sometimes it also means feeling sad or disappointed.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mostly used in American and British English. 'Bumming around' means wasting time aimlessly. 'Bumming (something) off (someone)' means asking for or borrowing informally; e.g. 'bumming a ride.' Can also mean feeling down: 'I'm bumming about the news.' Most uses are casual/slang.
Example Sentences
He spent the summer bumming around Europe.
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She is always bumming money off her friends.
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He's just bumming around the park today.
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I've been bumming about the bad news all week.
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He was bumming a cigarette from his coworker before lunch.
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We were just bumming around downtown, trying to kill time.
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