"loser" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /luzɚ/ [US], /luːzə(r)/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-loser.wav [UK] Forms: loser [singular], losers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A loser is someone that did not win a competition. In sports, a loser would be one that did not come in first place.
    Sense id: simple-loser-en-noun--jQdqQvQ
  2. Someone that is very often failing or being unsuccessful in life. Synonyms: failure
    Sense id: simple-loser-en-noun-iOvLCp2s
     
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