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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Idioms about bum
- living or traveling as or in a manner suggesting that of a hobo or tramp.
- in a state of disrepair or disorder: The oven is on the bum again.
bum (someone) out, Slang. to disappoint, upset, or annoy: It really bummed me out that she could have helped and didn't.
on the bum, Informal.
Origin of bum
1An Americanism first recorded in 1860–65; perhaps a shortening of or back formation from bummer1; adjective senses of unclear relation to sense “loafer” and perhaps of distinct origin
Other definitions for bum (2 of 2)
Origin of bum
2First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English bom; of uncertain origin
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How to use bum in a sentence
After Gilliard met Ball, the two headed to Colorado and enjoyed life as ski bums, moving from resort to resort for a couple of years before eventually settling in Coeur d’Alene, and having a son.
States With Few Coronavirus Restrictions Are Spreading the Virus Beyond Their Borders|by David Armstrong|December 1, 2020|ProPublicaIt also, frankly, bums me out that I don’t have more space at home to lay out a track.
British Dictionary definitions for bum (1 of 2)
bum1
/ (bʌm) /
noun
British slang the buttocks or anus
Word Origin for bum
C14: of uncertain origin
British Dictionary definitions for bum (2 of 2)
bum2
/ (bʌm) informal /
noun
verb bums, bumming or bummed
adjective
(prenominal) of poor quality; useless
wrong or inappropriatea bum note
Word Origin for bum
C19: probably shortened from earlier bummer a loafer, probably from German bummeln to loaf
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Other Idioms and Phrases with bum
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