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Synonyms for ne'er-do-well


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nair-doo-wel
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɛər duˌwɛl



Définition of ne'er-do-well

Origin :
  • "one who is good for nothing," 1737, Scottish and northern English dialect, from contraction of phrase never do well. The adjective is first recorded 1773.
  • noun bum

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