How to Pronounce "bum out"
expression
ˈbəm/ /ˈaʊt
BUM-owt
bˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt
BUM-owt
Definition
To make someone feel sad, disappointed, or discouraged, usually because of bad news or an unpleasant situation. Informal, mostly used in spoken English.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəm/ /ˈaʊt
British English
bˈʌm/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUM-owt
UK
BUM-owt
Listen in Context
Bad weather always bums out kids on picnic day.
I didn't want to bum you out with the bad news.
That movie really bummed me out.
Sorry for bumming you out. That wasn't my intention.