deadbeat

5 definitions • 4 examples

a person who is not willing to work, does not behave in a responsible way, and does not fit into ordinary society:

He's a real deadbeat who's never had a proper job.

[ as form of address ] Come off it, deadbeat, you're never going to get anywhere.

a person or company that is not willing to pay debts or accept responsibility

not willing to pay debts or accept responsibilities:

The new law is aimed at deadbeat landlords who owe $22 million.

someone who owes money and does not pay it, or someone who avoids doing work

a person who tries to avoid paying money that they owe:

I keep reminding my mortgage company that I'm not a deadbeat.