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{{Hatnote|For the album by [[New Order]] see [[Low-Life]]. For other uses, see [[Low Life]].}} |
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A '''low-life''' or '''lowlife''' is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their [[community]] in general. Examples of people who are often called "lowlifes" are [[prostitute]]s, [[drug addict]]s, [[drug dealer]]s, [[alcoholism|alcoholics |
A '''low-life''' or '''lowlife''' is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their [[community]] in general. Examples of people who are often called "lowlifes" are [[prostitute]]s, [[drug addict]]s, [[drug dealer]]s, [[alcoholism|alcoholics]], [[charlatan|hustlers]], [[pimp]]s, [[slumlord]]s, criminals, spammers, corrupt officials or [[authoritarianism|authority figures]] and [[Delirium tremens|uncontrollable wobblers]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Defending the Undefendable|author=Block, Walter|year=1991|ISBN=0930073053}}</ref> |
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Often, the term is used as an indication of disapproval of antisocial or self-destructive behaviors, usually bearing a connotation of contempt and derision. This usage of the word dates to 1911.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=low-life&searchmode=phrase|title=Online Etymology Dictionary|accessdate=2006-06-10}}</ref> |
Often, the term is used as an indication of disapproval of antisocial or self-destructive behaviors, usually bearing a connotation of contempt and derision. This usage of the word dates to 1911.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=low-life&searchmode=phrase|title=Online Etymology Dictionary|accessdate=2006-06-10}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:15, 20 February 2011
A low-life or lowlife is a term for a person who is considered morally unacceptable by their community in general. Examples of people who are often called "lowlifes" are prostitutes, drug addicts, drug dealers, alcoholics, hustlers, pimps, slumlords, criminals, spammers, corrupt officials or authority figures and uncontrollable wobblers.[1]
Often, the term is used as an indication of disapproval of antisocial or self-destructive behaviors, usually bearing a connotation of contempt and derision. This usage of the word dates to 1911.[2]
References
- ^ Block, Walter (1991). Defending the Undefendable. ISBN 0930073053.
- ^ "Online Etymology Dictionary". Retrieved 2006-06-10.
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