bum-bum

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See also: bumbum and bum bum

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Reduplication of bum.

Noun[edit]

bum-bum (plural bum-bums)

  1. (childish or belittling) The buttocks or anus.
    • 2016, Jussi Adler-Olsen, The Alphabet House[1], page 86:
      Kröner sat down heavily, staring at Petra's retreating bottom with its fluttering white bow as she finally continued her rounds, “Lovely bumbum, isn't it, Herr Standartenführer?” he said, addressing James.
    • 2022, Charles Dennis, “No More Lugosi”, in There's a Body in the Window Seat[2], page 45:
      Jonathan lies atop Mortimer, who falls backward to the floor. (Martha asks: "Did you hurt your bum-bum, dear?")
    • 2023 April 4 (last accessed), Flying Alone, MMORPG: Rebirth of the Legendary Guardian 7 Anthology[3]:
      "Little Yan Er. It's no good sitting on a boney dragon. You will hurt your little flat bum bum!"