A deadbeat is someone who owes money or has other financial obligations and doesn't meet them. Deadbeats don't pay their bills. This is an insult that is very specific: deadbeats don't pay what they owe.

What does it mean when someone is a deadbeat?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : loafer. 2 : one who persistently fails to pay personal debts or expenses.

What do you call a deadbeat?

An idle, feckless, or disreputable person. idler. loafer. layabout. lazybones.