Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bum rap

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.60 in modern English

Syllables
bum rap
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.

Slang

noun

An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

bum raps (plural)

Synonyms

bad rap

Questions

What does bum rap mean?
A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.

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