What does down bad mean?

Slang on the internet is always changing and expanding. As a result, there's always a new term or phrase to learn.

On social media, the word "down bad" has taken on a life of its own. People appear to be using it in a variety of ways, but the term's mood is one of longing. Here's how to figure out what it means when someone says they're "down bad."

Depressed

When you're having a horrible day in your love life, career, or friendships, you've reached a low point. For example, suppose you're having a horrible day and you ask your crush out, only to be rudely rejected.

The term comes from J.Cole's song "Down Bad," which shows how hard he's worked to get out of his precarious condition. In 2020-21, the phrase became widespread on social media.

When do people use down bad?

You'll mostly encounter down terrible in the context of a thirsty individual being turned down. Alternatively, a person who is tortured by thirst. 

Down bad, on the other hand, can be used to characterize somebody who is feeling down in the dumps. If your BFF, for example, breaches your trust, you could be in "down bad". Or perhaps , if ten employers reject you in a succession, you may be "down bad".

Some examples of ‘down bad’

"Michael is in desperate need of a night out. He's down bad. His girlfriend dumped him once he lost his job."

"Oh snap! That's horrible. Is this Saturday okay?"

"Every time she does to the casino, she loses money. She's down bad."