An unflattering word for paperSourced
Not region-specific · English meaning
Bumf covers unwanted paperwork and an older toilet-paper sense
English bumf is a derogatory term for unwanted papers, including official documents, forms and marketing material. Wiktionary also lists an obsolete British and Irish sense meaning toilet paper.
Calling a document bumf is an assessment, not a compliment.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10