A term of utter contempt for a worthless, meretricious person, a no-account, with the implication that s/he is of low moral character.
A "bum" has long been an Americanism for a tramp, vagabond or homeless person (and lacking in the "backside" meaning as in the U.K.). The "crumb" may come from the irritating or useless character of bread crumbs or toaster crumbs, but it is possible (despite the spelling) that the first syllable derives from "crummy" as in worthless, detestable. The internal rhyme solidifies the expression.
A "bum" has long been an Americanism for a tramp, vagabond or homeless person (and lacking in the "backside" meaning as in the U.K.). The "crumb" may come from the irritating or useless character of bread crumbs or toaster crumbs, but it is possible (despite the spelling) that the first syllable derives from "crummy" as in worthless, detestable. The internal rhyme solidifies the expression.
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"I have no use for my daughter's ex-husband. Ever since the divorce he drifts from job to job and is always behind on child-support payments. He doesn't even send his child a birthday card! As far as I'm concerned, he's a complete crumb-bum."
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"I have no use for my daughter's ex-husband. Ever since the divorce he drifts from job to job and is always behind on child-support payments. He doesn't even send his child a birthday card! As far as I'm concerned, he's a complete crumb-bum."
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by al-in-chgo August 18, 2010
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by Gypsiehood97 December 30, 2017
Not just being a bum but the lifestyle. Going around care-free, looking any type of way, acting any type of way.
Arely said,"AlontΓ© wore sweat pants and a baggy sweatshirt to school instead of the uniform; he also skipped all of his classes today. A classic crumb bum."
by Tyreecro January 12, 2012
by rodolfogustavo October 04, 2009
Apr 20 trending
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