BUMMER
/ˈbʌ.mə(ɹ)/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective, interjection
Definition of BUMMER
A forager, especially in Sherman's March to the Sea of November to December 1864.
An idle, worthless fellow, without any visible means of support; a dissipated sponger.
A lamb (typically the smallest of a multiple birth) which has been abandoned by its mother or orphaned, and as a consequence is raised in part or in whole by humans.
Of poor quality or highly undesirable.
"bum note"
Unfair.
"bum deal"
Injured and without the possibility of full repair, defective.
"I can't play football anymore on account of my bum knee."
A disappointment, a pity, a shame.
"That's a total bummer."
Exclamation of annoyance or frustration at a bummer (disappointment).
Examples of BUMMER in a Sentence
- "bum note"
- "bum deal"
- "I can't play football anymore on account of my bum knee."
- "That's a total bummer."
Word Details
Is BUMMER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUMMER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BUMMER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BUMMER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | m | m | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUMMER
31 words from the letters in BUMMER
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4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BUMMER in Word Games
BUMMER is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BUMMER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUMMER to find 31 additional valid words.