Bummer vs Problem - What's the difference?
bummer | problem |
(obsolete) A forager especially in Sherman's March to the Sea of November to December 1864.
(US, slang, dated) An idle, worthless fellow, without any visible means of support; a dissipated sponger.
A lamb (typically the smallest of a multiple birth) which has been abandoned by its mother or orphaned, and as a consequence is raised in part or in whole by humans.
(bum)
Exclamation of annoyance or frustration at a bummer (disappointment).
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
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A puzzling circumstance.
Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
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As nouns the difference between bummer and problem
is that bummer is (obsolete) a forager especially in sherman's march to the sea of november to december 1864 or bummer can be a disappointment, a pity, a shame or bummer can be (british|slang|uncommon) homosexual male while problem is problem.As an adjective bummer
is (bum).As an interjection bummer
is exclamation of annoyance or frustration at a bummer (disappointment).bummer
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) .Noun
(en noun)Derived terms
* (noun)Etymology 2
From bum + .Adjective
(head)Etymology 3
From bum + .Interjection
(en interjection)Etymology 4
From .problem
English
(wikipedia problem)Alternative forms
* probleme (obsolete)Noun
(en-noun)Nicole Vulser
Perfume manufacturers must cope with the scarcity of precious supplies, passage=The perfume industry is facing a major problem : maintaining constant levels of quality is crucial, but it is increasingly difficult to obtain a regular supply of all the necessary natural ingredients.}}