bum
adjective/bʌm/
/bʌm/
[only before noun] (informal)- of bad quality; wrong or not worth anything
- He didn't play one bum note.
- a bum deal (= a situation where you do not get what you deserve or have paid for)
Word Originadjective mid 19th cent.: probably from bummer.Want to learn more?
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