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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As this exchange illustrates, Barrett seemed eager to knock down bad arguments all morning.
From Slate • Oct. 8, 2024
“Not pregnant — just down bad cryin at the gym,” she captioned a video of herself, in which she shows off freshly bleached brows and thick eyeliner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024
In another song, Take Down Bad, Swift sings: "Now I'm down bad, crying at the gym."
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2024
She sings, "Now I'm down bad crying at the gym. Everything comes out teenage petulance."
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024
Already I was scribbling down bad rap lyrics and bad poetry.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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