No-goodnik — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌnō-ˈgu̇d-nik/ no-good·nik

Meaning & Definition of No-goodnik

No-goodnik (noun)

  1. no-good, lowlife

No-goodnik (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an idle worthless person

    "an otherwise intelligent woman who has a singular gift for picking boyfriends who invariably turn out to be no-goodniks"

    similar: bum, derelict, do-nothing, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-account, no-good, slacker, vagrant
    related: hobo, sundowner (Australian), tramp, vagabond, drifter, roamer, transient, beggar, panhandler, dodger, goldbrick, shirker, gamine, ragamuffin, urchin, waif, drone, idler, lazybones, loafer, slouch, slug, sluggard, down-and-out, indigent, pauper
    near: success, winner

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for No-goodnik

The most common words with a similar meaning to No-goodnik:

bum, derelict, do-nothing, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-account, no-good, slacker, vagrant

Related Words for No-goodnik

hobo, sundowner, tramp, vagabond, drifter, roamer, transient, beggar, panhandler, dodger, goldbrick, shirker, gamine, ragamuffin, urchin, waif, drone, idler, lazybones, loafer, slouch, slug, sluggard, down-and-out, indigent, pauper

Near Antonyms of No-goodnik

success, winner

Origin & Etymology of No-goodnik

First known use: 1936

Frequently Asked Questions about No-goodnik

What does "No-goodnik" mean?

"No-goodnik" means no-good, lowlife. As a noun, it is defined as: no-good, lowlife.

What is another word for "No-goodnik"?

Other words for "No-goodnik" include bum, derelict, do-nothing, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-account, no-good and slacker. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "No-goodnik" you intend.

What are different ways to say "No-goodnik"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "No-goodnik". Common alternatives include bum, derelict, do-nothing, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, no-account, no-good, slacker and vagrant.

How do you use "No-goodnik" in a sentence?

Examples of "No-goodnik" in a sentence: "an otherwise intelligent woman who has a singular gift for picking boyfriends who invariably turn out to be no-goodniks".

Is "No-goodnik" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"No-goodnik" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "No-goodnik"?

"No-goodnik" is pronounced /ˌnō-ˈgu̇d-nik/ and divided into syllables as no-good·nik.

What is the origin of the word "No-goodnik"?

First known use: 1936.

What is another word for "No-goodnik" meaning "an idle worthless person"?

When "No-goodnik" (noun) means an idle worthless person, synonyms include bum, derelict, do-nothing, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well and no-account.