deadbeats

noun

Definition of deadbeatsnext
plural of deadbeat
as in slugs
a lazy person he snapped instructions to the deadbeats who were standing around watching the work pile up

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  1. slugs
  2. drones
  3. loafers
Noun
  • Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.
    Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.
    Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of slugs
Noun
  • Air defenses downed 14 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region early Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Air defenses downed 14 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region early Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of drones
Noun
  • Bynes dressed casually in a grey sweatshirt, black leggings, and white loafers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Although these category isn’t as glamorous, it’s still needed for winter boots, loafers, and knee-high styles.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of loafers
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