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bum notes

bum notes is the plural of bum note.

Meaning of bum note

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

Questions about bum notes

What is bum notes the plural of?
Bum notes is the plural of bum note.

Words near bum notes in the dictionary

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

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