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as in accident
something (as a situation or event) that is depressing
boy, breaking your leg right before vacation is a bummer
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as in disaster
something that has failed
that new start-up company proved to be a real bummer
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as in hobo
a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living
a lifelong bummer, he never knew the satisfaction of having to work for a living
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Recent Examples of bummer
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
And that feels like a bummer to me.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
All this goodwill and success are a huge bummer for Jessi’s current husband, Jordan.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
People thought the script was a bummer.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, someone might rain on your parade, which is a bummer.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
And that feels like a bummer to me.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2026
All this goodwill and success are a huge bummer for Jessi’s current husband, Jordan.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
People thought the script was a bummer.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Bummer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummer. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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