Bum around
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Situations
Use 'bum around' in casual conversations, not in formal or professional settings.
On weekends, I love to bum around in my pajamas.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Bum around' often implies laziness or a lack of drive, so be careful using it to describe others.
My roommate is always bumming around instead of studying.
Pro Tip 3/3Implied Choice
Suggests a person chooses to be idle, rather than being forced into inactivity.
She could be working on her project, but she's bumming around instead.
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