Associations to the word «Deadbeat»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DEADBEAT, noun. A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
DEADBEAT, noun. A person who defaults on debts.
DEADBEAT, adjective. (of an instrument) having a damped needle that stops without oscillation
DEADBEAT, adjective. Defaulting on one's debts
DEADBEAT, adjective. Defeated or exhausted
DEADBEAT DAD, noun. (chiefly US and Canada) (idiomatic) (derogatory) A man, especially one who is divorced or estranged from his partner, who fails to provide monetary child support when he is legally required to do so.
DEADBEAT DADS, noun. Plural of deadbeat dad
Dictionary definition
DEADBEAT, noun. Someone who fails to meet a financial obligation.
Wise words
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