downer
noun/ˈdaʊnə(r)/
/ˈdaʊnər/
(informal)- [usually plural] a drug, especially a barbiturate, that relaxes you or makes you want to sleep compare upperTopics Healthcarec2
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- an experience that makes you feel sad or depressed
- Not getting the promotion was a real downer.
- on a downer He's really on a downer (= very depressed).
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