bum around
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Meaning · English
To wander around idly to no purpose; to loaf or loiter.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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.