Downer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdaʊnə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Downer is a noun meaning A livestock animal that has collapsed.
Meaning
A livestock animal that has collapsed.
More Meanings
- A form of industrial action in which workers down tools and refuse to work.
- (UK, slang, obsolete) A sixpence.
- (slang) A negative drug trip.
- (slang) A drug that has depressant qualities.
- (slang) Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy.
Example Sentences
You don't really need to know me. I'm kind of a downer.
Normally those pills give me a boost, but last night they gave me a downer.
Geffen had never understood why such a downer of a film was being released over the holidays.
The two plants where I saw great reductions in downers have reduced, but not eliminated Paylean use.
Word Forms
- downers
Synonyms for downer
Depending on context, synonyms include buzzkill, killjoy, spoilsport, sedative, depressant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sedative, depressant, donner, tranquilliser, tranquilizer, painkiller.
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