adj, noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An untrustworthy, despicable, or disreputable person, especially one suspected of being a criminal. derogatory

   "They say all the lowlifes used to hang out at the docks and plot their despicable crimes, before being elected to public office."

2. 2
   a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible wordnet
3. 3
   A person who is rebuked by their community for their behavior. derogatory
4. 4
   A person of low socio-economic status, especially due to their illicit background. derogatory

Adjective

1. 1
   Lacking morality.
2. 2
   Seemingly mischievous and troublesome to society.

Synonyms

All synonyms

anusarseholeassass-lickerassmouthassmuncher

Example

More examples

"I'm sick and tired of these lowlife bastards."

Etymology

From low + life.

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