down bad
Americanadjective
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Slang. in a difficult or painful situation or state of mind.
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Slang. extremely infatuated with someone, especially to the point of losing one's dignity.
Example Sentences
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During the show Swift was swept into an unnecessarily complicated game that saw Fallon reading out loud a few rumors about the “Down Bad” pop star that have been circulating online, then guessing which one of them is true.
From Los Angeles Times
In this moment, they’re reflecting on the lessons, growth and cringe moments that come with being young and down bad for someone.
From Los Angeles Times
I’d discovered an essential truth about a job in which you’re supposed to go fishing for stories each day, knock on doors, track down bad guys, meet up with life’s winners and losers, and then sit down at a keyboard, take a deep breath, and do your best to turn a blank page into a postcard:
From Los Angeles Times
Even if the current standoff cools down, bad blood could linger, several industry-watchers have said — and not just in Canada.
From Los Angeles Times
“If the guy wasn’t there to put it out, it would have burned down bad,” said Wiley.
From Los Angeles Times
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