"bum-bum" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bum-bums [plural]
Etymology: Reduplication of bum. Etymology templates: {{reduplication of|en|bum}} Reduplication of bum Head templates: {{en-noun}} bum-bum (plural bum-bums)
  1. (childish or belittling) The buttocks or anus.
    Sense id: en-bum-bum-en-noun-RGDQFjCG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English reduplications

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