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bummer
Definition of bummer (Entry 2 of 2)
Noun (1)
1855, in the meaning defined above
Noun (2)
1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1
probably modification of German Bummler loafer, from bummeln to dangle, loaf
bum entry 2 + -er entry 2
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