Slang

downer

This page is about the slang term downer

Meaning

something that makes you depressed or unhappy

For example

  • Losing that job was such a downer! I really enjoyed the work.

  • Kerry said that she's been miserable ever since she failed her physics exam. It was a real downer for her.

Quick Quiz

If you find that a certain activity is a downer for you, you will probably

a. repeat it whenever possible

b. recall it whenever possible

c. avoid it whenever possible
a) repeat it whenever possible b) recall it whenever possible c) avoid it whenever possible
downer

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Contributor: Matt Errey