bum out

English

Etymology

From bum (“unpleasant, depressing”).

Pronunciation

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Verb

bum out (third-person singular simple present bums out, present participle bumming out, simple past and past participle bummed out)

1. (slang, transitive) To cause a person to be depressed or disappointed.
   • 2008 March 5, Rick Weegman, “Cloquet-Esko-Carlton: childhood dreams come true”, in Duluth News Tribune:

     “It bums me out that I can’t play, but I’m glad my brother has the opportunity,” Austin Baker said.