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1. english.stackexchange.com · questions · 1756What is the origin of the colloquial term "bum" meaning a ...

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   Aug 24, 2010 · The dictionary reports that the origin of the word is probably from bummer, and that bummer derives perhaps from German Bummler, from bummeln ("stroll, loaf around"). For hobo, the same dictionary reports that its origin is late 19th century, but the word from which it derives is unknown.

2. www.oed.com · dictionary · bummer_n5bummer, n.⁵ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun bummer. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

3. www.merriam-webster.com · dictionary · bummerBummer Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Noun (1) boy, breaking your leg right before vacation is a bummer the cancellation of the holiday office party was a total bummer that new start-up company proved to be a real bummer Noun (2) a lifelong bummer, he never knew the satisfaction of having to work for a living. Recent Examples on the Web. Noun.

4. en.wiktionary.org · wiki · bummerbummer - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Sep 2, 2024 · bummer (plural bummers) (obsolete, historical) A forager, especially in Sherman's March to the Sea of November to December 1864. (US, slang, dated) An idle, worthless fellow, without any visible means of support; a dissipated sponger. Synonyms: see Thesaurus: scrounger.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com · us · definitionbummer noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of bummer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org · dictionary · englishBUMMER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BUMMER definition: 1. a rude word for something that is very annoying or not convenient: 2. a rude word for something…. Learn more.

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   What is Bummer noun?

   • Definition of bummer noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a disappointing or unpleasant situation It's a real bummer that she can't come. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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   Where did the word bummer come from?

   • According to Etymonline, the word bummer has been used since c19. This may be an extension of the UK or British word for backside or buttocks, bum, also used in Scotland, but more likely comes from the German bummler meaning “loafer,” an agent noun from bummeln meaning “to go slowly or waste time.”

   What Does Bummer Mean? | The Word Counter

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   What is the meaning of 'bummer' in this context?

   • In this context, 'bummer' means 'a disappointment, drag, or downer'. A well-placed 'bummer' can express disappointment succinctly and thoroughly, without the coldness or formality of using a word like 'regrettably'.

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   What is a bummer man?

   • ... Bummer.—An idle, worthless fellow, who does no work and has no visible means of support. The word "loafer," like "lounger," does not designate the general conduct or permanent character of a man, but only a temporary idleness.

   etymology - What is the origin of the colloquial term "bum" meaning a

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8. www.vocabulary.com · dictionary · bummerBummer - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A bummer is a huge disappointment. It's a bummer when you try out for a big role in a play and don't end up getting it. The word bummer is a very casual way to describe or make note of a frustrating experience.