Street
bum beef
What does bum beef mean?
A charge an inmate insists is bogus, or a false accusation made by another prisoner.
"He swears he's in on a bum beef and files appeals every year."
Origin
'Bum' (bad, false) plus 'beef' (charge).
Frequently asked questions
What is a bum beef?
It is a charge an inmate insists is bogus, or a false accusation made by another prisoner.
Where does the term bum beef come from?
It combines 'bum,' meaning bad or false, with 'beef,' meaning a charge or accusation.
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