delinquent (n.)

  1. a young offender

    [ Syn: juvenile delinquent ]

    delinquent (adj.)

  1. guilty of a misdeed; delinquent minors'

  2. failing in what duty requires; derelict (or delinquent) in his duty; neglectful of his duties; remiss of you not to pay your bills

    [ Syn: derelict , neglectful , remiss ]

  3. past due; not paid at the scheduled time; an overdue installment; a delinquent account

    [ Syn: overdue ]

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