Idiom

Beach bum

What does "Beach bum" mean?

Someone, usually a youngster, who spends all their time hanging out at the beach surfing and partying.

Beach bum

Australia, 1960s.

Someone, usually a youngster, who spends all their time hanging out at the beach surfing and partying.

Worldwide.

  • Shane Warne was well on his way the becoming a beach bum until he found his calling in sport. Now he's a cricketing legend.