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

  • (..) - What was that? - Nothing, it was a burp. - Why are you burping? - I have tummy issues. What? Get over it. - Tummy issues? She's not going to like me. I'm a loser. Why are you a loser? Because Stan says you're a loser? Do you think Stan's a winner? Stan's going nowhere. (..)
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