gone bad

adj — 4 senses

gone bad

adj
1

Of foods and commodities, having become spoiled, rotten, or otherwise unusable due to age or storage conditions.

2

Of a person or entity, having ceased to be reputable and having instead become delinquent, criminal, or poorly behaved.

3

Of a region or area, having become unsafe.

4

Of a delinquent or criminal act, having unexpectedly become more violent than is typical for that act—having resulted in an attack on a victim leading to serious injury or death.

  • a drug deal gone bad, a robbery gone bad

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