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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deadbeats

/ˈdɛdˌbiːts/ noun · British & US
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What does deadbeats mean?

noun

People who habitually fail to pay their debts or meet their financial obligations; a person who fails to fulfill their obligations or responsibilities.

Example

"The landlord was fed up with the deadbeats who had been renting the apartment without paying rent for months."

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