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Meaning of deadbeat dad

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

deadbeat

Pronunciation:/ˈdɛdbiːt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lazy and/or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.

  2. A person who defaults on debts.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of an instrument) having a damped needle that stops without oscillation

  2. Defaulting on one's debts

  3. Defeated or exhausted

  4. Lazy or irresponsible