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failson

[ feyl-suhn ]

noun

, Slang.
  1. a man who has been unsuccessful in business or life generally, especially one from a wealthy, powerful family:

    The program appeals to silver-spoon failsons who want to have something constructive to do with their time.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of failson1

First recorded in 2010–15; fail ( def ) + son ( def ), possibly on internet forums

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