downer
down·er [downer downers] BrE [ˈdaʊnə(r)] NAmE [ˈdaʊnər] noun (informal) 1. usually plural a drug, especially a ↑barbiturate, that relaxes you or makes you want to sleep compare ↑upper 2. an experience that makes you feel sad or depressed •Not getting the promotion was a real downer. •He's really on a downer (= very depressed).
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