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bummer

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  1. 1) bummer (noun)
  2. 2) bummer (noun)

1bum·mer

noun \ˈbə-mər\

Definition of BUMMER

: one that bums

Origin of BUMMER

probably modification of German Bummler loafer, from bummeln to dangle, loaf
First Known Use: 1855

Rhymes with BUMMER

comer, drummer, gummer, hummer, mummer, plumber, rummer, slummer, strummer, summer

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