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How to pronounce “bum

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Pronunciation guide for bum

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of bum with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Bob Mankoff: Anatomy of a New Yorker cartoon 21 minutesAnd you might notice the bum on the sidewalk here
Definition summary
(informal or childish, chiefly Commonwealth) The buttocks.

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How to pronounce bum

Bob Mankoff: Anatomy of a New Yorker cartoon 21 minutes

And you might notice the bum on the sidewalk here

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “bum

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (informal or childish, chiefly Commonwealth) The buttocks.
  • (informal or childish, chiefly Commonwealth) The anus.
  • (East Midlands, slang, vulgar) An act of anal sex.
  • [Verb]
  • (UK, Ireland, transitive, colloquial) To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.
  • [Interjection]
  • (UK, Ireland, childish, euphemistic) An expression of annoyance.

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