Bum about
phrase
To spend time idly or aimlessly without doing anything significant.
He just bums about all day playing video games.
Often appears as...
- bum about all day
- bum about with friends
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To travel without a particular purpose or plan, often prolonging the journey needlessly.
After graduation, she decided to bum about Europe for a few months.
Often appears as...
- bum about in europe
- bum about the country
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To spend time idly or aimlessly without doing anything significant.
He just bums about all day playing video games.
Often appears as...
- bum about all day
- bum about with friends
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
phrase
To travel without a particular purpose or plan, often prolonging the journey needlessly.
After graduation, she decided to bum about Europe for a few months.
Often appears as...
- bum about in europe
- bum about the country
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used mainly in casual conversations among friends or family.
Can we go out today, or are you planning to bum about again?
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Can suggest a lack of ambition or drive when referring to someone's actions.
He's been bumming about since he lost his job, doing nothing.
Pro Tip 3/3Recreational Tone
Sometimes conveys a relaxed, leisurely time, especially during breaks.
I'm on holiday, so I'm just going to bum about the beach.
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