three-time loser
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who has been sentenced to prison for a third time, especially for a major crime.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Someone with bad luck or poor skills, and who consistently loses.
Register: derogatory, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “three-time loser” mean?
A person who has been sentenced to prison for a third time, especially for a major crime.
Is “three-time loser” formal or informal?
three-time loser is generally derogatory, slang.