bottom feeder
- bottom fish
- Slang a person who preys upon or panders to the base qualities of others
See bottom feeder in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun- A fish or other animal that feeds on the bottom of a body of water.
- One that feeds low on the food chain; a scavenger.
- Slang
a. An opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others: “The frazzled, adrenaline-pumped tabloid newshounds [in the movie] are the bottom feeders of contemporary journalism” (Entertainment Weekly).
b. A low or despicable person.
Related Forms:
- botˈtom-feedˌing (bŏtˈəm-fēˌdĭng) adjective
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