bummer

noun
UK: /ˈbʌmə(r)/
US: /ˈbʌmər/

  1. A disappointing or unpleasant situation or experience.

    1. It's a real bummer that the concert was canceled.
    2. What a bummer, I was really looking forward to seeing that movie tonight.

  2. Something that is annoying or causes problems.

    1. Traffic is always such a bummer in the morning.
    2. It's a bummer having to wake up early on the weekends for appointments.

Synonyms

shame pity disappointment drag
bummer transitive-verb

  1. To disappoint or upset someone.

    1. It really bummers me out when it rains on my day off.
    2. The fact that he couldn't make it to the party really bummed her out.
bummer interjection

  1. Used to express disappointment.

    1. Bummer, I forgot my keys at home.
    2. Bummer, I thought I had enough money to buy that new game.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bummer" in English means: A disappointing or unpleasant situation or experience., Something that is annoying or causes problems..

The phonetic transcription of "bummer" is /ˈbʌmə(r)/ in British English and /ˈbʌmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bummer": shame, pity, disappointment, drag.

Example usage of "bummer": "It's a real bummer that the concert was canceled.". More examples on the page.