NYT Dictionary

BUMMING

/ˈbʌmɪŋ/

VerbBUM-mingbum-ming · 2 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bum

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

moochbumcadge grubspongeloaf lollbeggarybeggingdiscursion

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

2026-04-01MBPIGNU

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