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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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