bottom feeding
The term "bottom feeding" can refer to both a biological behavior in aquatic environments and a figurative expression with negative connotations.
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Definition
B2Biology
(technical)The act of feeding on the lowest regions of a body of water, consuming food particles or organisms found there.
Example
- Catfish are known for their bottom feeding habits, scavenging for food along the riverbed.
C1Social
(figurative, pejorative)Engaging in exploitative or unethical activities, often taking advantage of others' vulnerabilities.
Example
- The tabloid was accused of bottom feeding by publishing sensationalist stories about celebrities' personal troubles.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bottom feeding":
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