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USA slang
A disappointment; a bad situation.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
bummer means A disappointment; a bad situation. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"bummer" means A disappointment; a bad situation. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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