How do you use "Deadbeat" in a sentence?

He's a total deadbeat. Deadbeat dad. Don't be a deadbeat. A bunch of deadbeats.

Deadbeat

Q: What does "Deadbeat" mean?

Someone who avoids work or responsibilities American slang for someone who doesn't work, doesn't pay debts, or avoids responsibilities. 'Deadbeat dad' is a common phrase.

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Meaning: Someone who avoids work or responsibilities

懒汉，逃避责任的人

Alguien que evita el trabajo o las responsabilidades

怠け者、責任逃れする人

게으름뱅이, 책임을 회피하는 사람

American slang for someone who doesn't work, doesn't pay debts, or avoids responsibilities. 'Deadbeat dad' is a common phrase.

美国俚语，指不工作、不还债或逃避责任的人。'Deadbeat dad'（不负责任的父亲）是常见短语。

Jerga estadounidense para alguien que no trabaja, no paga deudas o evita responsabilidades. 'Deadbeat dad' (padre irresponsable) es una frase común.

働かない、借金を払わない、または責任を避ける人を指すアメリカのスラング。「Deadbeat dad」（養育費を払わない父親）はよく使われるフレーズ。

일을 하지 않거나, 빚을 갚지 않거나, 책임을 회피하는 사람을 뜻하는 미국 속어. 'Deadbeat dad(무책임한 아버지)'가 흔히 쓰이는 표현이다.

Examples

He's a total deadbeat.
强烈批评
crítica fuerte
強い批判
그는 완전한 게으름뱅이야.
Deadbeat dad.
逃避责任的父亲
padre que evita responsabilidades
責任を逃れる父親
무책임한 아버지.
Don't be a deadbeat.
批评
crítica
批判
게으름뱅이처럼 굴지 마.
A bunch of deadbeats.
形容一群人
describiendo a un grupo
グループを表現
게으름뱅이들이야.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛdbiːt/

Usage Guide

Context: insults, irresponsibility, laziness

Tone: insulting, disapproving

✓ Do Say

He's a deadbeat.
他是个游手好闲的人
Es un vago irresponsable
彼はろくでなしだ
그는 게으름뱅이야.
Deadbeat dad.
不负责任的父亲
Padre irresponsable
ろくでなしの父親
무책임한 아버지.
Stop being a deadbeat.
别再游手好闲了
Deja de ser un vago
ろくでなしはやめろ
게으름뱅이짓 그만해.

✗ Don't Say

Strong disapproval
强烈不满
Fuerte desaprobación
強い非難
강한 비난
Implies irresponsibility
暗示不负责任
Implica irresponsabilidad
無責任を暗示
무책임함을 암시

Common Mistakes

'Deadbeat dad' = father who doesn't support children
American origin

Origin & History

American slang for someone who's 'dead' (inactive) and 'beat' (defeated/exhausted).

Etymology: Dead + beat

First recorded: American, 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American culture; Legal terminology

Regional notes: American origin. 'Deadbeat dad' is common phrase.

Variations

DeadbeatDeadbeat dad