"Down bad" meaning
Hello! I have read this phrase on reddit and I didn't get what it means. Could you please explain to me what does "down bad" mean?
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To be "down bad" means to be going through a very tough time, whether in one's personal or professional life. To be "in dire straits" is a synonym or expression very close in meaning to be "down bad"
Well it's slang expression which means a situation is bitter for a person or a person is facing difficulties, challenges and tough time π in life.
'Down bad' is simply when you are not doing so good in your particular situation. When you are having a terrible, very horrible day.
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it means in a bad state or condition
Looking it up on the Internet points to one commonly used meaning; To be desperately attracted to someone. But apparently, that is not the only definition and it could mean that someone is in a very bad emotional situation. Try searching the phrase on the internet and you'll see for yourself.
Feeling or marked by strong and usually urequited feelings of attraction, desire or infatuation
in a bad state or conditionππ
In a very awful state, But at a particular time.
Typically refers to someone who is struggling or having a hard time in various aspects of life.
Also the feeling to being so attracted to someone.
'Down bad' is an adjective slang; in a bad state or condition such as a feeling or marked by strong and usually unrequited feelings of attraction. desire or infatuation.
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