Down-and-out
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Down-and-out is an adjective meaning Synonym of down-and-outer.
Meaning
Synonym of down-and-outer.
Example Sentences
So they have trooped forth to organize village down-and-outs and ne'er-do-wells into would-be combat units.
Synonyms for down-and-out
Depending on context, synonyms include down-and-outer, unsuccessful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unsuccessful, outcast, desperate, loser, desperado, low-down.
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