bum note
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A note that is played incorrectly.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A social or conversational mistake; an awkward or inappropriate action.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Lỗi xã hội hoặc trò chuyện; hành động khó xử hoặc không phù hợp
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Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bum note” mean?
A note that is played incorrectly.
Is “bum note” formal or informal?
bum note is generally derogatory, slang.