"breadloser" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: breadlosers [plural]
Etymology: From bread + loser, as an antonym to breadwinner. Etymology templates: {{af|en|bread|loser}} bread + loser Head templates: {{en-noun}} breadloser (plural breadlosers)
  1. (Internet slang, humorous) A person who spends money without contributing to their household. Tags: Internet, humorous
    Sense id: en-breadloser-en-noun-PVXLDXiS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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