failson

[ feyl-suhn ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a man who has been unsuccessful in business or life generally, especially one from a wealthy, powerful family:

   The program appeals to silver-spoon failsons who want to have something constructive to do with their time.

Word History and Origins

Origin of failson¹

First recorded in 2010–15; fail ( def ) + son ( def ), possibly on internet forums