Good-for-nothing


[goo d-fer-nuhth-ing, -nuhth-] /ˈgʊd fərˈnʌθ ɪŋ, -ˌnʌθ-/

adjective
1.
worthless; of no use.
noun
2.
a worthless or useless person.
noun
1.
an irresponsible or worthless person
adjective
2.
irresponsible; worthless

adjective

: You good-for-nothing bastard, you (1711+)

noun

A worthless person; scoundrel; bum (1751+)

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