Delinquent Definition & Meaning
delinquent
- adjective
- guilty of a misdeed; "delinquent minors"
- failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills"
- past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account"
- noun
- a young offender
"Delinquent" in song lyrics
See how delinquent is used in real songs:
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"frontin like he's buntin, deceivin the delinquent"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"Just a simple sourpatch delinquent"
Aesop Rock — Coma -
"Check his background, his prior stretch since a delinquent"
Beanie Sigel — Same Ole Thang
Words that rhyme with delinquent
Usage tips for "delinquent"
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- What does delinquent mean?
- guilty of a misdeed; "delinquent minors" failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills" past due; not paid at the scheduled time; "an overdue installment"; "a delinquent account" a young offender
- What part of speech is delinquent?
- Delinquent is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does delinquent have?
- Delinquent has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).