Synonyms for BUMMER
ˈbʌm ərbum·mer

Princeton's WordNet

1. bummernoun

   an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing

   "having to stand in line so long was a real bummer"

2. bummernoun

   a bad reaction to a hallucinogenic drug

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1. • Effect
   • Irritation

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.7 / 3 votes

1. bummernoun

   Synonyms:
   [Colloquial U.S.] raider (in search of provisions), forager

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:1.5 / 2 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "bummer":

   nunkhead, boring, galley, disappointment

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1. Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron:

   Tom really had moments of frustration, of anger. Charlize did, too, but I feel like hes the one who really took it out on George the most, and that was a bummer to see, but you know, in some ways, you also cant blame him, because a lot was being asked of these actors and there were a lot of unanswered questions.

2. Cannon Harrison:

   You can't just ignore a broken law that falls right in your lap but was kind of a bummer, she said it was her first deer ever, too.

3. Keegan Bradley:

   I just hit a terrible shot, i hadn’t hit a really bad shot all week and you just can’t hit it there, obviously, but you can’t hit it right of the flag. And I just came out of it a little bit, it got gobbled up by the wind. If it goes another yard it might have been in that bunker, but it was a bummer.

4. Scott Harrison:

   Working in an organization with your vocation doesn’t need to be a bummer, i don’t think you need to walk around with a sad face all day because you’re working in conditions of extreme poverty.

5. Matt Parry:

   I think it’s a bummer. I've heard it’s really something to come see, and a lot of people drive a long way to come see Mount Rushmore. It’s another attraction and another reason to come. Back in Wisconsin we love our fireworks.