adj Uncommon

bummed

buhmd

Bummed (adj) means disappointed or upset about something. Example: “She was really bummed when the concert got cancelled.”

adj

Disappointed or upset about something.

"She was really bummed when the concert got cancelled."

How to Use Bummed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling let down or unhappy about something.

When to use it

Casual American slang.

Common pairings

bummed out bummed about something

more bummed comparative, most bummed superlative

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She was really _____ when the concert got cancelled.

What does “bummed” mean?

The word “bummed” means disappointed or upset about something. In plain terms, feeling let down or unhappy about something.

How do you pronounce “bummed”?

“Bummed” is pronounced buhmd (/bʌmd/ in IPA).

How do you use “bummed” in a sentence?

Here is “bummed” used in a sentence: “She was really bummed when the concert got cancelled.”

What part of speech is “bummed”?

“Bummed” is an adjective.

Is “bummed” a common word?

“Bummed” is an uncommon word in modern English.