English Explanatory Dictionary

bottom feeder

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fish or other aquatic creature that feeds off the bottom of its habitat; a flatfish.
  2. A person who operates amidst or thrives on the unwholesome things in a society; one who takes advantage of the misfortune of others.

Pronunciation

en-au-bottom feeder.ogg

Word forms

bottom feeder bottom feeders bottom-feeder bottomfeeder

Synonyms

bottom dweller bottom liver

Related words

bottom feeding bottom fishing
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