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Definitions for deadbeat
ˈdɛdˌbitdead·beat
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Princeton's WordNet
defaulter, deadbeatnoun
someone who fails to meet a financial obligation
Wiktionary
deadbeatnoun
a lazy person
deadbeatnoun
a person who defaults on his debts
deadbeatadjective
having a damped needle that stops without oscillation
deadbeatadjective
defaulting on one's debts
deadbeatadjective
defeated or exhausted
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deadbeat
A deadbeat is a term generally used to describe a person who is negligent in fulfilling obligations, particularly financial ones. This can refer to someone who consistently avoids paying debts, bills or child support. The term is often used in a derogatory manner.
Webster Dictionary
Deadbeatadjective
making a beat without recoil; giving indications by a single beat or excursion; -- said of galvanometers and other instruments in which the needle or index moves to the extent of its deflection and stops with little or no further oscillation
Wikidata
Deadbeat
Deadbeat is the stage name of Scott Montieth, a Canadian electronica musician. Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, Montieth currently works and lives in Berlin. In addition to his recordings as Deadbeat, Montieth also performs with Steve Beaupré in the duo Crackhaus. Pop singer Athésia appeared as a guest vocalist on Deadbeat's 2005 album New World Observer.
The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
DEADBEAT
One who makes a soft living by sponging it.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of deadbeat in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of deadbeat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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