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bummer

[buhm-er] / ˈbʌm ər /


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Still, when J.D. finds out Turk’s interns secretly refer to him as Dr. Bummer, he realizes his Big Dog may be burying some of his pain.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Bummer - A person in a position of authority.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

His first batter, Hernández, hit a dribbler up the first-base line that Bummer initially fielded, but then dropped while trying to transfer the ball to his throwing hand for a flip to first base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

He greeted Aaron Bummer, Chicago’s third reliever, with his second double of the night.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023

“Yeah. Bummer, right? Now you can’t act like a crazy person. I guess your whole day is shot.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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