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noun
- 1. any marine creature that lives on the seabed and feeds by scavenging: "sturgeon are bottom feeders, eating a variety of small animals and fish"
- 2. a person or group of low rank or status: informal, derogatory "he must be sick of playing for Premier League bottom feeders"
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BOTTOM FEEDER definition: 1. a fish that finds its food at the bottom of a river, lake, sea, etc.: 2. someone who is always…. Learn more.
: an opportunist who seeks quick profit usually at the expense of others or from their misfortune. bottom-feeding. ˈbä-təm-ˌfē-diŋ. adjective. Synonyms. chancer [ British] opportunist. self-seeker. temporizer. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of bottom-feeder in a Sentence.
Jul 2, 2024 · an opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others.
noun. bottom fish. an opportunist, as in politics or business: bottom feeders who buy up commercial failures. a person or thing having low status or value; loser: bottom feeders hanging out in seedy bars. a person who appeals to base instincts: Gossip columnists are the bottom feeders of journalism. bottom feeder.
BOTTOM FEEDER meaning: 1. a fish that finds its food at the bottom of a river, lake, sea, etc.: 2. someone who is always…. Learn more.
bottom feeder. noun. /ˈbɒtəm fiːdə (r)/ /ˈbɑːtəm fiːdər/ (North American English, informal) a person who earns money by taking advantage of bad things that happen to other people or by using things that other people throw away. Want to learn more?
Mar 7, 2024 · Understanding The Role Of Bottom Feeders In Ecosystems. By Erika. March 7, 2024. Explore the definition, characteristics, and types of bottom feeders like catfish and crabs, and discover how they play a crucial role in nutrient recycling and supporting biodiversity in ecosystems.
1. (Zoology) a fish that feeds on material at the bottom of a river, lake, sea, etc. 2. an objectionable and unimpressive person or thing. 3. (Stock Exchange) Also called: bottom fisher a speculator who buys shares in companies that are performing poorly in anticipation of improved performance.
1. a fish that feeds on material at the bottom of a river, lake, sea, etc. 2. an objectionable and unimpressive person or thing. 3. Also called: bottom fisher.
Jun 27, 2024 · bottom-feeder. noun. a fish that lives and feeds on the bottom of a body of water. synonyms: bottom-dweller. see more. noun. a scavenger that feeds low on the food chain. see more.
