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good-for-nothing Definition

good·-for-nothing (go̵od′fər nut̸h′iŋ)

adjective

useless or worthless

noun

a useless or worthless person

good-for-nothing Synonyms

good-for-nothing

n.

loafer, layabout, bum; see tramp 1.

good-for-nothing Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

lazy: In one scene, the photographer lashes out at his guest, accusing him of being a lazy good-for-nothing.

Modifies a noun

  • brother: Go away because she may eat you up with me, " she said to the good-for-nothing brother.
  • fellow: Although a good-for-nothing fellow, he had his merits.
  • slacker: In fact I've never seen such a slovenly bunch of good-for-nothing slackers in all my life!
  • teacher: They're taking out their sunhats They're heading to the sea Those good-for-nothing teachers, Are rid of you & me!
  • man: Would they be provided for by those charming but good-for-nothing men they had ended up with?