Definition of downer

downer

noun

• a depressing thing.

  I can't believe the concert was cancelled. Yeah what a downer.

  Last edited on Oct 21 1998. Submitted by Jessie G. from South Australia, Australia on Oct 21 1998.

• a depressing thing.

  He dumped you? That's a major downer.

  Last edited on Dec 24 1998. Submitted by Lindsey S. from Chicago, IL, USA on Dec 24 1998.

• a depressing person.

  Why do you have to be such a downer?

  Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

• a depressant drug.

  Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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Debbie Downer	Definitions include: a depressing female.
Debby Downer	Definitions include: a depressing female.

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