deadbeat

/ˈdɛdbiːt/
noun
  1. 1

    A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.

  2. 2

    A person who defaults on debts.

adjective
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Defaulting on one's debts

  3. 3

    Defeated or exhausted

  4. 4

    Lazy or irresponsible

  5. 5

    Dead tired

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