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title: "bummer · GenZ Decoded"
description: "bummer: A disappointing or unfortunate outcome. Example: \"Missing the show was a real bummer.\" Meaning, Boomer usage, and related slang."
url: "https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bummer/"
lang: "en"
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# bummer

Boomer[#bad](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/criticism/)

**Meaning.** A disappointing or unfortunate outcome.

See it in a sentence

Missing the show was a real bummer.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [l](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/l/),[take the L](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/take-the-l/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X

    No word for this one yet.

- Boomer · this one

    bummer,[bust](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bust/)

- Plain English

    disappointing or unfortunate outcome

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## Related slang

- [bogus](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bogus/): Fake, unfair, or disappointing; not legitimate.
- [bug off](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bug-off/): Telling someone to stop bothering you and go away.
- [burn](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/burn/): A strong, cutting comeback after an insult.
- [bust](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/bust/): A complete failure or a flop.

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