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Delinquent describes something improper or criminal in nature or something that is late in being done. (adjective)
- An example of delinquent behavior is robbing a store.
- An example of delinquent is a credit card payment that should have been paid several months earlier.
A delinquent is a person, especially someone young, who has done something society considers wrong or criminal. (noun)
An example of a delinquent is a child who has stolen a car.
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