Definition
A casual acknowledgment of personal error or mistake, originating in 1980s basketball culture before becoming universal millennial vernacular. The verbal equivalent of a shrug emoji—taking responsibility while minimizing the gravity of what you just screwed up.
Example Usage
I scheduled the meeting during your vacation? My bad, I'll reschedule it.
Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=my%20BAD&defid=3832)
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