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downer

dow·ner

UK/ˈdaʊnə/ US/ˈdaʊnɚ/ uncommon obsolete slang uk

noun

1.

a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

Origin

From down + -er.

Phrases

  • Debbie Downer

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