In a bad way 

Phrase alluding to the fact that the speaker, or subject of the phrase is in either a desperate and/or unfortunate state of being or situation. It can either be leading up to or following a request for some form of assistance or help.

Steve asked Ray for a little credit by petitioning in his most sincere voice, ”Please, Ray, just gimme a $10 spot till tomorrow and I promise you I’ll have your money then. C’mon, I'm in a bad way. I ain't had shit today.”

In a bad way by Nikki Stixx April 22, 2020

in a bad way 

1. A state of being that is difficult emotionally.
2. A difficult situation to navigate.

1. I've been in a bad way ever since my girlfriend left me, crying all the time.

2. When my boss sent that email calling me out to our supervisor it really put me in a bad way.

in a bad way by lalla1 March 11, 2009

Taste good in a bad way 

A way of saying that something didn't taste good and a way of camouflaging an honest answer when people ask if you liked their bad tasting food.

Norwegian: Did you like the Norwegian brown cheese?
Tourist: Well, it taste good in a bad way!

Taste good in a bad way by Chestra May 15, 2009

I don't mean that in a bad way 

a prhase used to remove offensiveness from a statement, similar to i'm just sayin'. this phenomenon was first explained and used by comedian Dom Irrera.

Let me tell you something ok? Your sister is a bit of a slut - now I don't mean that in a bad way - but she gets around if you know what I mean.

I don't mean that in a bad way by TDesmo October 11, 2008