deadbeat

🇺🇸 /ˈdedbiːt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈdedbiːt/
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noun
R

A person who is lazy and doesn't want to work or do much.

He's such a deadbeat, always lounging around and never contributing to the household chores.

R

A person who doesn't pay their bills or debts on time, often avoiding them.

The company is known for being a deadbeat, never settling their debts.

translation

n. A person who is lazy and doesn't want to work or do much.; A person who doesn't pay their bills or debts on time, often avoiding them.

Word Forms

Plural deadbeats