a person who has tried (a career etc) but failed to do well

person, thing that fails

a person who avoids work

bum

a person who loses or is defeated

person, thing that fails

an animal or plant living on or in another and getting its food from it; a person supported by another and giving nothing in return

something that exists by taking from or depending on another

a simple sea-animal with a body full of holes and able to absorb water easily; one of these or something similar, used for washing, cleaning etc; sponge-cake

moocher

to make money etc without any intention to repay it

person who is idle, lazy

a person who accepts an offer from a person selling something

something that exists by taking from or depending on another

a person who fails to achieve the expected or possible standard or result

person who does not succeed