bum's rush
The forcible ejection of someone, such as a bum or a hobo, from an establishment.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The bouncer gave the loud man the bum's rush.”
“After the customer started a fight in the bar, the manager gave him the bum's rush.”
“The security guards were instructed to give the bum's rush to anyone attempting to disrupt the private gala without an invitation.”
first recorded 20th c.
* First use appears c. 1911. See cite below. * Although Baumes law has been suggested as the origin, bum's rush was in use more than a decade before that law was passed.
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adrenaline rush
An event or activity which causes such a state.
- 02
bum rap
An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.
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bum rush
A storming into an establishment.
- 04
bum steer
Bad advice or information, regardless of intention.
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corporate welfare bum
A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.
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rush hour
The times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.
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rush in
To act quickly and without due thought
Last updated August 10, 2026