A Term Used In The Internet

[MayLee]

Sorry, I refer to my question just now. I actually saw the term "Professional Bum" being used in the internet and as I do not know the meaning of it, I asked the question.

[Cerberus™]

Ah, okay, now I understand. A bum is a good-for-nothing, someone who is lazy and does not make himself useful, probably doesn't have a job, et cetera. A "professional bum" is almost a contradiction in terms: to be a professional lazy guy is irony, meaning he is skilled at doing nothing useful.

[MayLee]

Thank-you very much. Your answer is very clear. Thank-you!

[Alan]

Hi Maylee,

'Professional' is also used in an ironic way when you want to describe someone who never works but simply attends one academic course after another and gets called a 'professional student'.

Alan
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[Morteza]

Hi,
"on the internet/net" (NOT in the net).
Regards,
Morteza

[MayLee]

Thank-you for your correction. Thank-you so much!