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Bum

A person unable or unwilling to work, and who therefore must beg for money. The term has a derogatory connotation, implying laziness. A large number of bums in an area may indicate economic dilapidation.
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Amy Witham models a bum bag sold at Vintageous Rags, in Baker Street.
Retro style hitting a bum note
It sounds daft, but I thought everyone was staring at it," she added to a group of 10 people who had gathered to stare at her new bum.
Surgery hits real bum note
Beach Bum Blonde Ale is more than a seasonal beer--it has become an annual signal at the brewery that summer is finally here," said Kristi.
Michelob's dry-hopped blonde
Every girl has a hang-up about her bum so I am very honoured and it's flattering to be crowned Rear of the Year.
Why Jennifer wants to put new top award behind her
He sticks out his backside, looks over his shoulder and points at his bum.
Off the cuff
I have been known to do the odd bum clench exercise.
Bottom line - would you know it?
If you burn yourself and it looks like a first- or second-degree bum (painful, red, or blisters), soak the burned area in cool water or with a cold compress.
Treatment of burns always a serious matter
Welsh ladies are obviously ignoring the ``Love your bum'' slogan of the latest Velvet toilet tissue advertising campaign - the one with the pictures of different bums, labelled ``firmish'', ``cuddly'' and, more worryingly, ``noble''.
What Welsh women think of their rears
I recently taught a school principal how to edit a simple iMovie, export the movie and bum it to CD in just a few minutes.
Now showing: your students' imaginations: if you're not making digital movies in your school system, you should be. (Mac advocate: musings about Apple from an enthusiast)
BUM is an ISO 9001 certified company and offers a free trial of its products.
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