Down Bad

Down Bad (adjective / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Down horrendous, Down bad for, Down catastrophic)

Definition:

Down bad means being desperately into someone, often someone who is not interested or out of reach. It describes an obvious, almost embarrassing crush.

Where Down Bad Comes From:

It comes from Black American slang and hip-hop, and spread widely on TikTok and Twitter in the late 2010s and early 2020s. Jokey versions include “down horrendous” and “down astronomical”.

How People Actually Use Down Bad:

Used about yourself or others: “I’m so down bad for her”. It is often self-mocking.

Is Down Bad Rude?

No, but calling someone down bad can sting if it sounds like you are mocking them.

Examples in the Wild:

• “I’m down bad, I watched his story five times.”Meaning: I am obsessively into him.
• “He’s down bad for his coworker.”Meaning: He has an obvious crush.
• “Down bad and I’m not even sorry.”Meaning: I am openly crushing hard.

Similar Slang:

Simp, Thirsty, Pressed, Thirst Trap

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