Meaning of schooner bum | Babel Free

Definitions

A tall ship enthusiast, especially one that chooses working on tall ships over more reliable or better paying employment.

derogatory, slang, sometimes

Examples

“As any schooner bum or tall ship fanatic knows, schooner races are straight up a good time.”

““I became a schooner bum,” Zin says. He sailed on schooners for Philadelphia City Sail, did some trips on Amistad and got into boat delivery.”

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