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bum vs buttocks

buttocks vs bum

bum and buttocks both are nouns.

bum is an adjective but buttocks is not an adjective.

bum is a verb but buttocks is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bum Yes Yes Yes No
buttocks Yes No No No
As nouns, bum and buttocks are synonyms defined as:
  • bum and buttocks: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
Other synonyms of bum include arse, ass, backside, behind, bottom, buns, butt, can, derriere, fanny, fundament, hind end, hindquarters, keister, nates, posterior, prat, rear, rear end, rump, seat, stern, tail, tail end, tooshie, tush.
bum (noun) buttocks (noun)
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
a vagrant
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
person who does no work
bum (adjective) buttocks (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy
bum (verb) buttocks (verb)
ask for and get free; be a parasite
be lazy or idle
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