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bummer

[buhm-er] / ˈbʌm ər /


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It’s been a bit of a bummer summer, especially on the men’s side, where injuries have tormented the field.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

While that data was more reliable, the $60 upcharge for the upper arm band is a bummer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Well, Carney’s made a movie about darkness and it’s a total bummer.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

In those years, all the cool surf brands made cute surf clothing, but the emphasis was decidedly more on the aesthetic than the function, which was a bummer when it came to, you know, surfing.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

That was kind of a bummer, but okay.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio




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