Definition of bum steer
bum steer
noun
- To mislead or to give (or receive) bad directions.
I asked that woman for directions, but I think she gave me a bum steer.
- See more words with the same meaning: to take advantage of, cheat, trick.
Last edited on Jul 25 2004. Submitted by Michael A. on Jul 25 2004.
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Other terms relating to 'to take advantage of, cheat, trick': | |
| Definitions include: police. | |
| Definitions include: to yell at. | |
| Definitions include: to tease, trick, deceive. | |
| Definitions include: to give someone something unexpected. | |
| Definitions include: to steal. | |
| Definitions include: to deceive using underhanded methods; "dupe"; "hoodwink". | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: a male talented in attracting females. | |
| Definitions include: to fail to meet someone at a designated location. | |
| Definitions include: to defraud; "swindle". | |
| Definitions include: to take advantage of. | |
| Definitions include: the act of defecating in the top basin of a toilet bowl causing it to clog. | |
| Definitions include: to leave. | |
| Definitions include: a disrespectful, rude, or otherwise unpleasant person. | |
| Definitions include: a swindle, scam. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'bum': | |
| Definitions include: a person (usually male) who spends a lot of time at the beach. | |
| Definitions include: to be sad. | |
| Definitions include: to be lazy. | |
| Definitions include: Australia, New Zealand, and UK equivalent of "fanny pack". | |
| Definitions include: a male homosexual. | |
| Definitions include: two close male friends. | |
| Definitions include: a person with an extreme double-chin, shaped like buttocks ("bum"). | |
| Definitions include: a male homosexual's sexual partner. | |
| Definitions include: young boy's facial hair. | |
| Definitions include: a place that is a long distance away from you. | |
| Definitions include: a rural location. | |
| Definitions include: somewhere in the middle of nowhere | |
| Definitions include: living miles away from town. | |
| Definitions include: anal sex. | |
| Definitions include: a person who behaves overly fawning so as to win favor; "suck-up". | |
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Other terms relating to 'steer': | |
| Definitions include: to give bad advice. | |
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