noun · rare

bum rap

bum rap · bum raps

A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonmentA false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.

» She gets a bum rap.

Meaning

2 senses

(slang)A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
несправедли́вое осужде́ниеnespravedlívoje osuždénije
(idiomatic)An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.

Examples

2 sentences

She gets a bum rap.
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He gets a bum rap.
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Translations

2 languages

Русский

false accusation:

Forms

plural: bum raps

Singular	bum rap
Plural	bum raps

regular

Synonyms

1 synonyms

bad reputation:bad rap