bottom-feeding

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bottom feeder

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 (b

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ng) adj.

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bottom-feeding - of or relating to fish and marine life that feed on the bottom of a body of water

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