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bummer

[buhm-er] / ˈbʌm ər /


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Pondering the potential heat death of humanity is a bummer of a way to start the week, I know.

From Slate ● Sep. 14, 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

Certainly not from the game itself; basketball moves fast, and a bummer can become a bust in a blink.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

It’s a major betrayal for Rick and a bummer for the audience, who never get to see the two make music together again.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

It’s kind of a bummer to think your own dad might have been someone who called you Gorgeous.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead


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