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buttocks vs bum

bum vs buttocks

buttocks and bum both are nouns.

buttocks is not an adjective while bum is an adjective.

buttocks is not a verb while bum is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
buttocks Yes No No No
bum Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, buttocks and bum are synonyms defined as:
  • buttocks and bum: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
Other synonyms of buttocks 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.
buttocks (noun) bum (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
buttocks (adjective) bum (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy
buttocks (verb) bum (verb)
ask for and get free; be a parasite
be lazy or idle
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