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DEADBEAT

(noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Deadbeat.

Deadbeat - as a noun

Someone who fails to meet a financial obligation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defaulter
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
debitordebtor
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Deadbeat - as an adjective

(of an instrument) having a damped needle that stops without oscillation

Defaulting on one's debts

Defeated or exhausted

Lazy or irresponsible

Dead tired

Example Sentences

"He is a deadbeat who refuses to get a job and relies on his parents for money."
"The company had to fire the deadbeat employee for consistently missing deadlines."
"The deadbeat father hasn't made a child support payment in months."
"She ended the relationship because she realized he was a deadbeat boyfriend."
"The deadbeat tenant never paid rent and left the apartment in a mess."
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Word Game Points

Is DEADBEAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deadbeat is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEADBEAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEADBEAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deadbeat is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEADBEAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEADBEAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deadbeat is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEADBEAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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