delinquent
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linq
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British pronunciation
/dɪlˈɪnkwənt/

Definition & Meaning of "delinquent"in English

Delinquent
01

a person, typically young, who regularly engages in illegal or immoral behavior

example
Examples
The police were called after the delinquent vandalized the park.
He was labeled as a delinquent after repeatedly skipping school.
delinquent
01

past due; not paid at the scheduled time

02

guilty of a misdeed

03

failing in what duty requires

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