bum off

bum (something) off (someone)

To obtain or make use of something that belongs to someone else by sponging or begging. Hey, can I bum a pen off you? I forgot mine today. Tom always bums cigarettes off me whenever we're out for drinks. Any chance I can bum a few bucks off you for bus fare?

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bum something off someone

Sl. to beg or borrow something from someone. Can I bum a cigarette off you? You can't bum anything off me that I don't have.

See also: bum, off

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