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BUMS

/bʌmz/

4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

B 3/4
U 1/2
M 3/4
S 1/1

Definition of BUMS

noun

The buttocks.

"Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes."

noun

The anus.

verb

To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.

noun

(sometimes derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.

noun

A lazy, incompetent, or annoying person, usually a man.

"Fred is becoming a bum - he's not even bothering to work more than once a month."

noun

A player or racer who often performs poorly.

"Trade him to another team, he's a bum!"

verb

To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.

"Can I bum a cigarette off you?"

verb

To stay idle and unproductive, like a hobo or vagabond; to loiter.

"I think I'll just bum around downtown for awhile until dinner."

Synonyms of BUMS

Words with similar meaning

Examples of BUMS in a Sentence

  • "Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes."
  • "Fred is becoming a bum - he's not even bothering to work more than once a month."
  • "Trade him to another team, he's a bum!"
  • "Can I bum a cigarette off you?"

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is BUMS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BUMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: Short words like BUMS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for BUMS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter bums Total
Scrabble 3131 8
WWF 4241 11

How to Use BUMS in Word Games

BUMS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: BUMS is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUMS to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BUMS

What does BUMS mean?
BUMS is a noun. The buttocks.
Is BUMS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUMS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUMS worth in Scrabble?
BUMS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BUMS?
You can make 12 words from the letters in BUMS. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BUMS?
Synonyms of BUMS include: arse, ass, backside, behind, bottom, butt. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.