Deadbeat: meaning, definitions and examples

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deadbeat

[ ˈdɛdˌbit ]

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person

A person who is lazy and avoids work or responsibilities.

Synonyms

idler, loafer, slacker

Examples of usage

He's such a deadbeat, always asking for money but never willing to work for it.
Don't be a deadbeat, take care of your responsibilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "deadbeat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caloteiro

🇮🇳 आलसी व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 Versager

🇮🇩 pemalas

🇺🇦 ледар

🇵🇱 nierób

🇯🇵 怠け者

🇫🇷 paresseux

🇪🇸 vago

🇹🇷 asalak

🇰🇷 게으름뱅이

🇸🇦 كسول

🇨🇿 lenoch

🇸🇰 lenivý človek

🇨🇳 懒汉

🇸🇮 lenoba

🇮🇸 letingi

🇰🇿 жатыпішер

🇬🇪 ზარმაცი

🇦🇿 tənəzzül

🇲🇽 vago

Word origin

The term 'deadbeat' originated in the United States in the late 19th century. It combines 'dead,' meaning completely or absolutely, and 'beat,' meaning tired or exhausted. The term was originally used to describe a horse that was exhausted and unable to continue working. Over time, it evolved to refer to a person who is lazy or avoids work.