deadbeat
/ˈdɛdbiːt/
noun
- 1
A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
- 2
A person who defaults on debts.
adjective
- 1
(of an instrument) having a damped needle that stops without oscillation
- 2
Defaulting on one's debts
- 3
Defeated or exhausted
- 4
Lazy or irresponsible
- 5
Dead tired
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