English · Slang Attested

schooner bum

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Meaning · English

A tall ship enthusiast, especially one that chooses working on tall ships over more reliable or better paying employment.

⚠ Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

As any schooner bum or tall ship fanatic knows, schooner races are straight up a good time.

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 “schooner bum” mean?

A tall ship enthusiast, especially one that chooses working on tall ships over more reliable or better paying employment.

Is “schooner bum” formal or informal?

schooner bum is generally derogatory, slang.

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