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Definitions for Bummer
ˈbʌm ərbum·mer
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Princeton's WordNet
bummernoun
an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing
"having to stand in line so long was a real bummer"
bummernoun
a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug
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bummer
Bummer is a term used to express disappointment, frustration, or unpleasantness about a certain situation or circumstance. It is an informal slang often used in response to bad news or events that didn't go as expected.
Webster Dictionary
Bummernoun
an idle, worthless fellow, who is without any visible means of support; a dissipated sponger
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Bummer
bum′ėr, n. a plundering straggler or camp-follower during the American Civil War: a dissolute fellow, a loafer, a sponge.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
BUMMER
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bummer is ranked #141140 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Bummer surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Bummer.
91.5% or 108 total occurrences were White.
4.2% or 5 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Bummer in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Bummer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Bummer in a Sentence
This house was not livable when I bought it, it had water damage. And so I've had to come in and just take care of those things right off the bat and tear everything out. I am worried about it because I don't think people are going to see half the work that's been done in this house, which is the bummer of buying a house that needs this much work.
I think it’s a bummer. I've heard it’s really something to come see, and a lot of people drive a long way to come see Mount Rushmore. It’s another attraction and another reason to come. Back in Wisconsin we love our fireworks.
One day business is booming, and the next day, boom, it's shut off, it's a huge bummer for the whole industry.
Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron:
Tom really had moments of frustration, of anger. Charlize did, too, but I feel like hes the one who really took it out on George the most, and that was a bummer to see, but you know, in some ways, you also cant blame him, because a lot was being asked of these actors and there were a lot of unanswered questions.
Not being there is a little bummer, but hey, we're cheering from here, she knows we're here cheering for her.
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