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ne'er–do–well
noun \-du̇-ˌwel\
: a lazy and worthless person
Full Definition of NE'ER-DO-WELL
: an idle worthless person
— ne'er–do–well adjective
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First Known Use of NE'ER-DO-WELL
1736
Related to NE'ER-DO-WELL
- Synonyms
- bum, derelict, do-nothing, good-for-nothing, no-account, no-good, no-goodnik, slacker, vagrant
NE'ER-DO-WELL Defined for Kids
ne'er–do–well
noun \ˈner-du̇-ˌwel\
Definition of NE'ER-DO-WELL for Kids
: a worthless person who will not work
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