downer
pronunciation
How to pronounce downer in British English:
UK [ˈdaʊnə(r)]
How to pronounce downer in American English:
US [ˈdaʊnər]
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- Noun:
- a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Word Origin
- downer (n.)
- 1966 in sense of "barbiturate;" 1970 in sense of "depressing person;" agent noun from down (v.).
Example
- 1. But mr downer warns those who want the talks to fail to be careful what they wish for .
- 2. Yet mr downer says the real question is not whether a deal is possible but whether the two sides truly want one .
- 3. Downer said the region 's economic giants should use their influence on burma , because the isolated country relies heavily on their investment and aid .
- 4. You lost your job ? That 's a real downer !
- 5. Alexander downer , the australian foreign minister , joined china and south korea to condemn mr koizumi 's actions .