What does "bum around" mean?

To wander around idly to no purpose; to loaf or loiter.

What is a synonym for "bum around"?

Common synonyms include: arse about, arse around, bum, bum about, do nothing, frig around.

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Verb

1
To wander around idly to no purpose; to loaf or loiter. informal, intransitive, transitive
"Along the way, he dropped out of sight several times to bum around South America."
2
be lazy or idle wordnet

"Along the way, he dropped out of sight several times to bum around South America."