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
Examples
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.