Deadbeat definition

dĕdbēt
deadbeats
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One who does not pay one's debts.
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A lazy person; a loafer.
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Not fulfilling one's obligations or paying one's debts.

A deadbeat dad.

adjective
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A person who tries to evade paying debts.
noun
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A lazy, idle person.
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A lazy person.
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A person who defaults on his debts.
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Defaulting on one's debts.
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(of an instrument) Having a damped needle that stops without oscillation.
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(informal) Designating a parent who fails to make court-ordered payments for the support of a child.
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Having an indicator that stops without oscillation.
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Making a beat without recoil.

A deadbeat clock escapement.

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Not oscillating.
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Noun

Singular:
deadbeat
Plural:
deadbeats

Origin of deadbeat

  • dead +‎ beat. See beat (“a cheat, a swindler”).

    From Wiktionary

Deadbeat Sentence Examples

  • It has of course deadbeat escapement with Maintaining power.

  • The internet has many services and resources for you to locate a deadbeat dad.

  • Using a private investigator is one of the best ways to locate a deadbeat dad.

  • The black lady's tone left no imagination to what she thought of the latest deadbeat mom in her office.

  • When you are trying to locate a deadbeat dad, it can seem as if it's nearly impossible.

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