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Lowlife Definition & Meaning

lowlife
noun
  1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"

"Lowlife" in song lyrics

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  • "My name is lowlife"
    Aesop Rock — Dryspell

Usage tips for "lowlife"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lowlife mean?
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"
What part of speech is lowlife?
Lowlife is a noun.

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