bum (something) off (someone)

bum (something) off (someone)

To borrow or use something that belongs to someone else. Hey, can I bum a pen off you?See also: bum, off

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

bum something (off someone)

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