My Bad: The Casual Apology That Stuck
Summary: A concise, everyday way to own a mistake—no drama required.
In this post:
- What “my bad” means and where it came from
- How people used it in the 1990s
- Modern equivalents and pop-culture examples
- Related slang to explore next
What does “my bad” mean?
“My bad” is a quick apology admitting fault; it spread through sports talk and sitcoms.
How it was used in the 1990s
“Forgot your tape—my bad.” The phrasing became global internet English.
Modern equivalents
• my fault
• oops
• that’s on me