bottom feeder

bottom feeder

n.

1. A fish or other animal that feeds on the bottom of a body of water.

2. One that feeds low on the food chain; a scavenger.

3. Slang

a. An opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others: "The frazzled, adrenaline-pumped tabloid newshounds [in the movie] are the bottom feeders of contemporary journalism" (Entertainment Weekly).

b. A low or despicable person.

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bottom feeding n.

bottom-feeding (btm-fdng) adj.

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bottom feeder

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a fish that feeds on material at the bottom of a river, lake, sea, etc.

2. an objectionable and unimpressive person or thing

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

bottom feeder - an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others opportunist, self-seeker - a person who places expediency above principle