What is another word for bum about?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌm ɐbˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
"Bum about" is a colloquial expression that means to waste time doing nothing productive or purposeful. There are several synonyms for this term, including loitering, sauntering, dawdling, strolling, and meandering. These words reflect a sense of aimlessness or idleness and suggest a lack of direction or motivation. Other synonyms that convey a similar meaning include lazing, idling, lounging, and loafing around. These terms are often used in a negative context to describe individuals who are wasting time instead of being productive. Regardless of the synonym used, the idea remains the same - to waste one's time without any clear purpose or objective in mind.
