down bad
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a difficult situation, despondent.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Walter was down bad after his wife had left him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Romantically or sexually attracted to someone at the expense of one's dignity.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Bị thu hút về mặt tình dục hoặc lãng mạn với ai đó dù mất phẩm giá
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Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “down bad” mean?
In a difficult situation, despondent.
Is “down bad” formal or informal?
down bad is generally slang.