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bottom-feeding

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[bot-uhm-fee-ding] / ˈbɒt əmˌfi dɪŋ /

noun

  1. the activities of a bottom feeder.


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That momentum didn’t last: As of this writing, the token has dropped precipitously from its peak valuation to a bottom-feeding price of $1.30.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

For most of English soccer history, the idea of focusing on offense from corner kicks was reserved for bottom-feeding sides who lacked any better options.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

The Lakers steadied themselves with three wins over bottom-feeding teams.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 2026

The bottom-feeding Arizona Cardinals told you as much after their 20-16 loss to Washington in the season opener.

From Washington Times Sep. 24, 2023

Its food consists chiefly of other bottom-feeding fishes, and in inland countries it is considered one of the better class of food fishes.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various

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