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USA slang
A person who is consistently unsuccessful, incompetent, or unpopular
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Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
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loser means A person who is consistently unsuccessful, incompetent, or unpopular. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"loser" means A person who is consistently unsuccessful, incompetent, or unpopular. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Context-dependent
A rude, obnoxious, or contemptible person (vulgar).
Fool; idiot (mild, often used playfully among friends)
Dunce; blockhead; goofball.
Dull; slow-witted; ignorant.
Sister-f***er (extremely vulgar, highly offensive).
An insult or successful retort.
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