My bad

A way of admitting a mistake, and apologizing for that mistake, without actually apologizing. The best definition I ever read of this, now paraphrased:

"I did something bad, and I recognize that I did something bad, but there is nothing that can be done for it now, and there is technically no reason to apologize for that error, so let's just assume that I won't do it again, get over it, and move on with our lives."

Ruder than apologizing, but with the same meaning: a flippant apology.

"You just spilled your beer on my term paper!!"
"Er... my bad."

My bad by Lita August 17, 2004

my bad

(n.) A combination of an apology and a dismissal. Basically, saying "oh yeah, I did that, but I don't care".

Persons of an older generation can find this quite annoying to hear when expecting an actual apology.

"Hey, you spilled my Coke all over me!"

"Oh. My bad."

"#@%$!"

my bad by Traffic-Cone-Liberation-Force November 16, 2004

My bad

A way of appologizing when you don't reallly care about the situation. Kind of like saying whatever.

Teacher: Joe, stop texting
Joe: My bad

My bad by a keyboard December 15, 2009

My Bad

A term used to tell someone that you made a mistake and apologize at the same time. Originally Used Mostly by African Americans but over the years it has become a more mainstream term; so it is not uncommon any more to hear anyone else (possibly in the professional world too) say it to admit to making a mistake.

Teacher: The answer to #1 is B (then he show his work)
Student: Sir I believe you are wrong. (student explains their answer)
Teacher: My Bad you were right and I was wrong, sorry for the misunderstanding

My Bad by Yourname2 December 24, 2008

my bad

A grammatically incorrect way of acknowledging (facetiously) a wrongdoing.
Used very commonly by gangsta-wannabes and other sorts of conforming posers, the terrible grammar tends to drive literate people up the wall in absolute irritation.

"Jared! Did you drop the baby?"
"Oh. Ha. My bad!"
"WHAT THE F?!?!"

my bad by FranzMerlin January 23, 2006

My Bad

A term currently used when a mistake is made on your part. Allegedly originating from an unamed African Basketball Player in the 1980's (who spoke very poor english)who said it after missing a free throw. Several Sportscasters heard the phrase and used it as a joke until it became a part of popular culture.

I just sat on your mom, my bad,

My Bad by JorSi December 28, 2007

my bad

A hipster way of admitting a mistake that sounds like a two year old who pooped his pants.

Hip person: oops, my bad.

Two year old who pooped his pants: Oops, my bad.

my bad by bored_at_work March 12, 2007