bummer

1 of 2

noun (1)

bum·​mer ˈbə-mər How to pronounce bummer (audio)
: one that bums

bummer

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: an unpleasant experience (such as a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug)
2

Examples of bummer in a Sentence

Noun (1) boy, breaking your leg right before vacation is a bummer the cancellation of the holiday office party was a total bummer that new start-up company proved to be a real bummer Noun (2) a lifelong bummer, he never knew the satisfaction of having to work for a living
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Noun
The big difference is that Ben-Hur is a lot of fun while Barabbas is a bummer from start to finish. James Grebey, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 The biggest bummer: The $375 price tag is certainly worthy of sticker shock. Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 20 Nov. 2024 There’s only one Korean beer available, which is a bummer. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2024 The bummer here, of course, is the injury to the Lions' star edge rusher, Aidan Hutchinson. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bummer 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably modification of German Bummler loafer, from bummeln to dangle, loaf

Noun (2)

bum entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1855, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bummer was in 1855

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“Bummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bummer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

bummer

noun
bum·​mer
ˈbəm-ər
1
: an unpleasant experience, event, or situation
2
: something that fails : flop
Etymology

Noun

2bum

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