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bum note

bum note noun: a note that is played incorrectly.

Noun

bum note (plural bum notes)

  1. (derogatory, slang) A note that is played incorrectly.
  2. (derogatory, figuratively, slang) A social or conversational mistake; an awkward or inappropriate action.
    • 'I'm going for a pint.' Declan paused on the way out. 'You really think Ethan's that good? There could be money in it?' He realised he had struck a bum note.2013, Alan Gibbons, Raining Fire
    Synonyms:
    faux pas, gaffe

Synonyms of bum note

Forms of bum note

pluralbum notes

Questions about bum note

What does bum note mean?
Bum note means a note that is played incorrectly.
What part of speech is bum note?
Bum note is a noun.
What is the plural of bum note?
The plural of bum note is bum notes.

Words near bum note in the dictionary

  1. bum gun
  2. bum guns
  3. bum head
  4. bum heads
  5. bum hole
  6. bum note
  7. bum notes
  8. bum out
  9. bum rap
  10. bum raps
  11. bum roll

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