Etymology of the popular term: About 20 years ago, "oh boy (or some such) am I bad (with the implied) or what. Quickly morphed to, “Am I bad”, a statement of culpability rather than a question, and to “My bad” with a subtle definition change to possession of or owning up to a fault or misdeed.
Etymology of the popular term: About 20 years ago, "oh boy (or some such) am I bad (with the implied) or what. Quickly morphed to, “Am I bad”, a statement of culpability rather than a question, and to “My bad” with a subtle definition change to possession of or owning up to a fault or misdeed.