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BUMS

/bʌmz/

4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points

B 3
U 1
M 3
S 1

Meaning of BUMS

noun
  1. The buttocks.
    "Okay, everyone sit on your bum and try and touch your toes."
  2. The anus.
verb
  1. To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.
noun
  1. (sometimes derogatory) A homeless person, usually a man.
  2. 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."
verb
  1. To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.
    "Can I bum a cigarette off you?"
  2. To stay idle and unproductive, like a hobo or vagabond; to loiter.
    "I think I'll just bum around downtown for awhile until dinner."
verb
  1. To depress; to make unhappy.
noun
  1. A humming noise.
verb
  1. To make a murmuring or humming sound.
noun
  1. A bumbailiff.
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About the word BUMS

Is "BUMS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BUMS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BUMS" worth?

In Scrabble, "BUMS" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.

What does "BUMS" mean?

The buttocks.

Does "BUMS" have any anagrams?

No, "BUMS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.