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bum rap

noun

Meaning

  1. A false accusation, or an injustice, especially one that leads to imprisonment.
  2. An undeservedly unfavorable portrayal or reputation.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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