bummed

[bʌmd]
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A person's bummed when they feel disappointed or unhappy about something.

When someone says they're "bummed," it usually means that their plans didn't go as expected and now they're feeling sad. For example, if you were excited to see a concert but found out it was cancelled, you might be bummed. You could also use this word if your favorite sports team lost an important game - you'd probably feel bummed about the outcome. Even something simple like eating something that didn't taste good can leave someone feeling bummed. This word is often used in informal conversations with friends to express how you're feeling after a setback or disappointment.

How common is "bummed"?

Word bummed is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions

verb

  • To sodomize; to engage in anal sex.

verb

  • To ask someone to give one (something) for free; to beg for something.

    Example: Can I bum a cigarette off you?

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verb

  • To depress; to make unhappy.

verb

  • To make a murmuring or humming sound.

adjective

  • Depressed, disappointed, in a gloomy mood.

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