three-time loser
The term "three-time loser" originated in criminal slang, referring to someone who has been convicted of crimes three times, but it also has broader applications for consistent failure.
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Definition
C1Criminal Justice
(slang, derogatory)A person who has been convicted of crimes on three separate occasions.
Example
- He's a three-time loser, having been in and out of prison for most of his life.
B2General
(informal, derogatory)Someone who consistently fails due to bad luck or poor skills.
Example
- After losing three jobs in a row, he felt like a three-time loser.
C1Legal
(technical, regional)In certain legal systems, refers to a person subjected to harsher penalties after being convicted of multiple serious crimes.
Example
- Under the Three Strikes Law, a three-time loser can face life imprisonment.
Similar
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