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ne'er-do-well

pronunciation:: neIr du wel
parts of speech:: noun, adjective
features:: Word Combinations (noun)

part of speech:	noun
definition:	one who is lazy or irresponsible; good-for-nothing.
related words:	loafer, trash, vagabond, villain, wretch
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part of speech:	adjective
definition:	lazy, irresponsible, or worthless; good-for-nothing.
related words:	vagabond

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