English · Phrasal verb Attested

bum around

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To wander around idly to no purpose; to loaf or loiter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Along the way, he dropped out of sight several times to bum around South America.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bum around” mean?

To wander around idly to no purpose; to loaf or loiter.

Is “bum around” formal or informal?

bum around is generally informal.

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