Nogoodnik

Quick meaning: Nogoodnik is a noun meaning (US, slang, somewhat derogatory) A ne'er-do-well; a person who is no good.

Meaning

(US, slang, somewhat derogatory) A ne'er-do-well; a person who is no good.

Example Sentences

Lorne's role was that of Gary, the nogoodnik father.

Then at the last minute Harris was brought aboard as Dr. Zachary Smith, initially an authentic, lip-curling nogoodnik who, it was presently discovered, could be better used for laughs played off Mumy and a sober-sided robot (“You bubbleheaded booby,” sneers Harris. “That does not compute,” returns the robot dryly).

Word Forms

• nogoodniks
• no-goodnik

Synonyms for nogoodnik

Depending on context, synonyms include no-good, loser, miscreant, scoundrel.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include no-goodnik, ne'er-do-well, no-good, badnik, fellow, nozzer.

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