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bottom-feeder


bot·tom–feed·er

noun \ˈbä-təm-ˌfē-dər\

Definition of BOTTOM-FEEDER

1
: a fish that feeds at the bottom
2
: one that is of the lowest status or rank
3
: an opportunist who seeks quick profit usually at the expense of others or from their misfortune
bot·tom–feed·ing \-diŋ\ adjective

First Known Use of BOTTOM-FEEDER

1885

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