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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

And an absolute bummer for me and anyone else who really craved some Saturday night Schadenfreude.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

She detects a generalized funk poisoning our existence and asks, not unreasonably, “What is with this bummer veil cast over everything fun or exciting?”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Presumably a bummer for Wagler, he and Leonard might not be teammates in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

I understand and respect the rules, but for our team, it was still kind of a bummer.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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