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 A person who does nothing and avoids activity.
- 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.
- sluggard noun A lazy person who is slow to get started on work that needs doing.
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 A person who does nothing and avoids activity.
- noun A lazy person who avoids doing any work.
- noun A sailor who does not have to keep watch at night.
- noun A wheel or pulley in machinery that guides or supports a moving belt or chain without itself driving power.
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