Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

no-goodnik

noun
/ˌnoʊˈɡʊd.nɪk/
Definition
A person who is lazy or bad and does not contribute positively to society.
Examples
  • Despite his charm, everyone knew he was a no-goodnik who couldn’t be trusted.
  • She decided to stop wasting her time on that no-goodnik who never took responsibility for his actions.
Meaning
The term ‘no-goodnik’ describes someone who is considered worthless or unproductive. It is often used in a derogatory sense to indicate that a person is deceitful or morally lacking.
Synonyms
  • good-for-nothing
  • layabout
  • slacker
  • ne’er-do-well