Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bottom-feeder
noun
/ˈbɒtəmˌfiːdə/
Definition
A fish or animal that feeds on or near the bottom of a body of water.
Examples
- The catfish is a common bottom-feeder in freshwater lakes.
- Some people see certain businesses as bottom-feeders, capitalizing on the misfortunes of others.
Meaning
In a more figurative sense, a ‘bottom-feeder’ can refer to a person or entity that takes advantage of others, often in a morally dubious way.
Synonyms
- scavenger
- detritivore
- leech
- opportunist
