Low-life
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| + | A '''low-life''' is an [[americanism]] for a person who is considered sub-standard by their [[community]] in general. Examples of people who are usually called "lowlifes" are [[drug addict]]s, [[drug dealer]]s, [[social reject]]s, [[pimp]]s, [[slumlord]]s and corrupt officials or authority figures. It is not generally used to describe people with low incomes or who live in poor conditions. This usage of the word dates to 1911 [http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=low-life&searchmode=phrase]. | ||
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A low-life is an americanism for a person who is considered sub-standard by their community in general. Examples of people who are usually called "lowlifes" are drug addicts, drug dealers, social rejects, pimps, slumlords and corrupt officials or authority figures. It is not generally used to describe people with low incomes or who live in poor conditions. This usage of the word dates to 1911 [1].
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