loser

Definition

  • noun: someone or something that loses a game, contest, etc.
  • noun: a person or thing that 'loses' especially consistently

Examples

  • She was a 'loser' in the first round of the tournament. [=she lost in the first round of the tournament]

  • Whoever benefits from the new government programs, the real 'loser' will be the American taxpayer.

  • He's a 'bad/poor loser'. = ('US') He's a 'sore loser'. [=he becomes upset or angry when he loses]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sid, for matters that cares. I'm the matter that cares. Okay, look. If either of you make it across that sink hole in front of you, you get this one. That's right, you losers. You take a step and you're dead. You're bluffing, huh? Yeah, that was a bluff. Go! A dandelion? We're steady! What? (..)
    2002 Ice Age