bum something off someone

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)

tv. to beg or borrow something (from someone). Can I bum two quarters for a phone call?

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