Bum rap Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbəm/ /ˈɹæp

BUHM RAP

UK

bˈʌm/ /ɹˈæp

BUM RAP

Definition

A 'bum rap' means an unfair accusation or bad reputation that someone does not deserve.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mainly used in American English. Often refers to legal accusations or general unfair criticism. Not suitable for formal or academic writing. Don't confuse with 'bad rap', which means a negative reputation that might not always be unfair.

• Spanish: acusación falsa - mala reputación (injusta)
• Portuguese (BR): acusação injusta - má fama (injusta)
• Portuguese (PT): acusação injusta - má reputação (injusta)
• Chinese (Simplified): 不公正的指控 - 冤枉
• Chinese (Traditional): 不公正的指控 - 冤枉
• Hindi: झूठा आरोप - गलत बदनामी
• Arabic: اتهام باطل - سمعة سيئة (ظالمة)
• Bengali: অন্যায় অভিযুক্তি - মিথ্যা বদনাম
• Russian: несправедливое обвинение - ложная репутация
• Japanese: 不当な非難 - 不当な評判
• Vietnamese: cáo buộc oan - tiếng xấu oan
• Korean: 억울한 비난 - 부당한 평판
• Turkish: haksız suçlama - asılsız kötü şöhret
• Urdu: ناانصافی الزام - غلط بدنامی
• Indonesian: tuduhan yang tidak adil - reputasi buruk yang tidak pantas

Example Sentences

He got a bum rap for something he didn't do.

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Many believe that group had a bum rap in the news.

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She thinks her brother is getting a bum rap at school.

basic

It's clear the company got a bum rap—the rumors just aren't true.

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I know it feels like a bum rap, but things will get better.

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People sometimes get a bum rap just for being different.

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