- 1of bad quality; wrong or useless Her campaign has really gotten a bum rap (= has been described in an unfair way) a bum deal (= a situation where you do not get what you deserve or have paid for)
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- 2injured or not functioning correctly My bum knee keeps me from playing tennis.
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