down bad

adj — 2 senses

down bad

adj
1

Slang In a difficult situation, despondent.

African-American Vernacular

  • Walter was down bad after his wife had left him.
2

Slang Romantically or sexually attracted to someone at the expense of one's dignity.

  • He was down bad over that disrespectful girl.
  • Lord forgive me, I'm down bad for a white boy again.

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