Usually means: Unproductive, lazy, or worthless individuals.
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We found 5 dictionaries that define the word good-for-nothings:

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  1. good-for-nothings: Merriam-Webster
  2. good-for-nothings, good-for-nothings: Collins English Dictionary
  3. good-for-nothings: Wiktionary
  4. good-for-nothings: Dictionary.com
  5. good-for-nothings: TheFreeDictionary.com

(Note: See good-for-nothing as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (good-for-nothing)

adjective:  (idiomatic) Useless; worthless.
noun:  A person of little worth or usefulness.
▸ Also see good-for-nothing





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