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View synonyms for bottom feeder

bottom feeder

or bot·tom-feed·er

[ bot-uhm fee-der ]

noun

  1. an opportunist, as in politics or business:

    bottom feeders who buy up commercial failures.

  2. a person or thing having low status or value; loser:

    bottom feeders hanging out in seedy bars.

  3. a person who appeals to base instincts:

    Gossip columnists are the bottom feeders of journalism.



bottom feeder

noun

  1. a fish that feeds on material at the bottom of a river, lake, sea, etc
  2. an objectionable and unimpressive person or thing
  3. Also calledbottom fisher a speculator who buys shares in companies that are performing poorly in anticipation of improved performance
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of bottom feeder1

First recorded in 1850–55
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Example Sentences

There are no recent titles to lure prospective players, but Locksley believes this program, recently a bottom feeder in the Big Ten, has an “unlimited ceiling.”

Many comedians have rejected the bro code and pushed back against resorting to bottom-feeder rape punchlines for cheap laughs.

It is very largely a bottom feeder and, therefore, rather of a sluggish nature.

As it is a bottom feeder a sinker must be used to keep the bait at the proper depth.

The barbel projecting from the chin denotes that it is a bottom feeder.

It is a bottom feeder, and sinkers must be used to keep the bait near the fish.

The bream (Pagellus centrodontus) is another bottom-feeder which resembles the fresh-water bream both in appearance and habits.

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