bummer

• Adjektiv, das umgangssprachlich etwas von schlechter Qualität, minderwertig, defekt oder unbrauchbar beschreibt.

An adjective used to describe something of poor quality or that is not working properly.

1. Of poor qualityB2informalamerican

   Describes something that is of very low quality, flimsy, or not working properly.

   Minderwertig

   • I bought a bum phone that broke after two days.
   • That was a bum deal; the car broke down immediately.
   • He gave me bum advice that led to a mistake.

   Synonymebadcheapdefectivefaultyinferiorlousypoorshoddysubstandarduseless

   Antonymegoodqualityreliablesoundworking

• Substantiv, das eine ärgerliche, enttäuschende oder frustrierende Erfahrung oder Sache bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an experience that is irritating, frustrating, or disappointing.

1. Disappointing experienceB1informalamerican

   An experience that is irritating, frustrating, or disappointing.

   Enttäuschung

   • Missing the bus was a real bummer.
   • It's a bummer that the concert got canceled.
   • The rain on our picnic was a total bummer.

   Synonymebustdisappointmentdownerdragflopletdownwashout

   Antonymedelightpleasuretreat

2. Bad drug reactionC1slangamerican

   A negative or unpleasant reaction to a hallucinogenic drug.

   Schlechte Reaktion auf Droge

   • He had a bummer after taking the LSD.
   • The trip turned into a bummer when he started feeling anxious.
   • She warned him about the risk of a bummer with that substance.

   Synonymedownerfreak out