Bum bag means: A small pouch attached to a belt that is worn on the outside of clothing around the waist and used for holding small personal items.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
bum bag
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A small pouch attached to a belt that is worn on the outside of clothing around the waist and used for holding small personal items.
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(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A small pouch attached to a belt that is worn on the outside of clothing around the waist and used for holding small personal items.
There is no queue at Burger King in Gibraltar. To lure customers, they give you a free plastic bum bag with every Whopper Meal.
Bum bag means: A small pouch attached to a belt that is worn on the outside of clothing around the waist and used for holding small personal items.. It is mainly Irish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
bum bag means: A small pouch attached to a belt that is worn on the outside of clothing around the waist and used for holding small personal items.. Register: informal, Irish English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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