Faulpelz — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deadbeat noun A person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.
- idler noun One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
- lazybones noun An informal, often affectionate, term for a lazy person.
- loafer noun A person who avoids work and idles their time away.
- slacker noun Someone who avoids work or puts in minimal effort.
- slob noun A person regarded as lazy, messy, or careless about their appearance.
Senses
Faulpelz is used for these senses in English:
- deadbeat (pejorative) A lazy or irresponsible person who is often unemployed, often depending upon wealthy or otherwise financially independent people for support.
- idler One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
- lazybones (slang) A person who is lazy.
- loafer An idle person.
- shirker One who is lazy.
- slacker One who procrastinates or is lazy; one who does not do their fair share or pull their own weight.
- slob (informal, derogatory) A lazy and slovenly or obese person.
- sluggard A person who is lazy, stupid, or idle by habit.
deadbeat — full definition
- noun A person who avoids responsibility, especially someone who fails to pay debts or support their family.
- adj Failing to meet financial or family obligations.
idler — full definition
- noun One who idles; one who spends their time in inaction.
- noun One who idles; a lazy person; a sluggard.
- noun Any member of a ship's crew who is not required to keep the night-watch.
- noun A mechanical device such as a pulley or wheel that does not transmit power through its own axle, but forms part of a gear train, supports a moving belt, etc.