down bad

/DOWN bad/ medium • Origin: Black Twitter/hip-hop; 2010s.

Feeling desperate, lovesick, or pitiful—often for romance or attention.

He’s down bad for his crush.

thirsty,pressed

Used humorously or sympathetically.

That gray hat found a flaw without permission but alerted the team.

That cake is a great make.

Aight, let’s head out.

She's on a boujee staycation—robe, room service, the works.

That last-second goal was clutch.

He decorated his room in kidcore style.