downer
[ dou-ner ]
/ ˈdaʊ nər /
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noun
Informal.
- a depressant or sedative drug, especially a barbiturate.
- a depressing experience, person, or situation.
Animal Husbandry. an old or diseased animal, especially one that cannot stand up.
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British Dictionary definitions for downer
downer
/ (ˈdaʊnə) /
noun slang
a depressing experience
a state of depressionhe's on a downer today
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Medical definitions for downer
downer
[ dou′nər ]
n.
A depressant or sedative drug, such as a barbiturate or tranquilizer.
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