deadbeat

[US]/ˈdɛdˌbiːt/
[UK]/ˈdɛdˌbit/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who does not pay debts or is idle
adj.non-periodic; direct access

Phrases & Collocations

deadbeat parent

deadbeat friend

deadbeat debtor

deadbeat employee

deadbeat husband

deadbeat roommate

deadbeat job

deadbeat lifestyle

deadbeat brother

deadbeat relative

Example Sentences

he's such a deadbeat; he never pays his bills on time.

don't be a deadbeat; contribute to the group project.

she finally kicked her deadbeat boyfriend out of her house.

living with a deadbeat can be incredibly frustrating.

he was labeled a deadbeat after failing to support his family.

many people consider him a deadbeat because he relies on others.

she refuses to date any deadbeat who doesn't have a job.

being a deadbeat won't get you anywhere in life.

his friends stopped inviting him out because he was such a deadbeat.

she made it clear that she wouldn't tolerate any deadbeat behavior.

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