three-time loser en · NOUN
Etymology
Believed to be from losing three legal cases in a row.
Meanings
- (derogatory, slang) A person who has been sentenced to prison for a third time, especially for a major crime.
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(derogatory, figuratively, slang) Someone with bad luck or poor skills, and who consistently loses.
He'll never make anything of himself. He's just a three-time loser.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| three-time losers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |