Stumblebum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Stumblebum is a noun meaning A blundering or awkward person.
Meaning
A blundering or awkward person.
More Meanings
- An inept prizefighter.
- (slang) A homeless person.
Example Sentences
A bum came shambling past us.... "Fucking stumblebums," Corsetti said.... "Is 'stumblebum' the acceptable term for our indigent brothers and sisters?" "Sometimes I like 'vagrants,'" Corsetti said. "Depends on how much style they got."
Word Forms
- stumblebums
Synonyms for stumblebum
Depending on context, synonyms include ham-and-egger, palooka, gawk, goon, clod, lout.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lubber, lummox, klutz, oaf, palooka, lout.
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