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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.

bottom feeding n.
bottom-feeding (btm-fdng) adj.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.bottom feeder - an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of othersbottom feeder - an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others
opportunist, self-seeker - a person who places expediency above principle


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