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deadbeat

/ˈdɛdbiːt/ noun · British & US
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What does deadbeat mean?

noun

A person who habitually fails to fulfill their financial obligations, or someone who is lazy and unwilling to work.

Example

"He was known as a deadbeat who had a string of unpaid bills and debts."

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