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: having a pointer that gives a reading with little or no oscillation. Synonyms. Noun. couch potato. do-nothing. drone. idler. layabout. lazybones. loafer. lotus-eater. slouch. slug.
DEADBEAT definition: 1. a person who is not willing to work, does not behave in a responsible way, and does not fit into…. Learn more.
a person who is not willing to work, does not behave in a responsible way, and does not fit into ordinary society: He's a real deadbeat who's never had a proper job. [ as form of address ] Come off it, deadbeat, you're never going to get anywhere. a person or company that is not willing to pay debts or accept responsibility.
Deadbeat definition: a person who deliberately avoids paying debts or neglects responsibilities.. See examples of DEADBEAT used in a sentence.
1. a person who avoids paying debts. 2. a sponger. adj. 3. (of the indicator of an electric meter and the like) coming to a stop with little or no oscillation. 4. being a parent who neglects parental responsibilities, esp. one who does not pay child support: deadbeat dads. [1760–70]
Synonyms for DEADBEAT: slug, drone, snail, bum, layabout, loafer, idler, do-nothing; Antonyms of DEADBEAT: hustler, doer, hummer, comer, achiever, self-starter, go-ahead, powerhouse.
A deadbeat is someone who owes money or has other financial obligations and doesn't meet them. Deadbeats don't pay their bills.