bums
word · lemma: bum
/ˈbəmz/
buhmz
/bˈʌmz/
buhmz
Definition
'Bums' is a plural slang word that can mean people's buttocks or refer to homeless people or those not working, depending on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and can be considered rude, especially in formal settings. 'Bums' for buttocks is common in the UK; in the US, 'bums' more often means homeless people or lazy people. Avoid in polite company.
Spanish: culo (informal) - vagabundos (persona, informal)Portuguese (BR): bunda (informal) - mendigos (pessoa, informal)Portuguese (PT): rabo (informal) - sem-abrigo (pessoa, informal)Chinese (Simplified): 屁股 (俚语) - 流浪汉 (俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 屁股 (俚語) - 流浪漢 (俚語)Hindi: पिछवाड़ा (अम्ल) - आवारा (व्यक्ति, बोलचाल)Arabic: مؤخرات (عامية) - متشردون (عامية)Bengali: পিছন - ভবঘুরেRussian: задницы - бомжиJapanese: おしり - ホームレスVietnamese: mông - người vô gia cưKorean: 엉덩이 - 부랑자Turkish: popolar - evsizlerUrdu: کولہیں - آوارہ لوگIndonesian: pantat - gelandangan
Example Sentences
The children fell on their bums in the snow.
basic
Some bums were sleeping in the park last night.
basic
They sat down on their bums to rest.
basic
Stop being lazy bums and help me clean up!
natural
After sitting for hours, our bums were numb.
natural
There are always a few bums hanging around the train station.
natural