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What does “my bad” mean?
American slang meaning: my bad, bummer, laid back 🇺🇸 6 words Americans use every day: • My bad = my mistake • Screw up = to make a mistake • Bummer = a disappointment • Ripped = very fit, with big muscles • Ace = get 100% on a test • Laid back = relaxed, calm. Example: "Sorry I'm late, my bad!"
What it means
- My bad = my mistake Sorry I'm late, my bad!
- Screw up = make a mistake Bummer = a disappointment It's raining? What a bummer.
- Ripped = very fit Ace = get 100% on a test I aced my exam!
- Laid back = relaxed, calm My boss is really laid back.
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You took your friend's seat by mistake. What can you say?
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Someone who is "ripped" is…
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