Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vaurien
noun
/voʊrˈjɛ̃/
Definition
A good-for-nothing or a scoundrel; a person who is irresponsible or worthless.
Examples
- Despite his charm, many called him a vaurien for his lack of ambition.
- The vaurien was always looking for a way to take advantage of others.
Meaning
The term often refers to someone who is not seen as reliable or who does not contribute positively to society.
Synonyms
- good-for-nothing
- scoundrel
- layabout
- wastrel
