bottom-feeding


bottom feeder

n.1. A fish or other animal that feeds on the bottom of a body of water.2. One that feeds low on the food chain; a scavenger.3. Slang a. An opportunist who profits from the misfortunes of others: "The frazzled, adrenaline-pumped tabloid newshounds [in the movie] are the bottom feeders of contemporary journalism" (Entertainment Weekly).b. A low or despicable person.
bottom feeding n.bot′tom-feed′ing (bŏt′əm-fē′dĭng) adj.

bot′tom-feed`ing


n. the activities of a bottom feeder. Also called bot′tom-fish`ing.
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Adj.1.bottom-feeding - of or relating to fish and marine life that feed on the bottom of a body of water