Never-do-well

//ˈnɛv.ə.duːˌwɛl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of ne'er-do-well. Northeastern, US, alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of ne'er-do-well. Northeastern, US, alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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ne'er-do-well

Etymology

From never (adverb) + do (verb) + well (adverb). First attested in 1664.

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