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no-mark

British  

noun

  1. slang an insignificant or worthless person

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Etymology

Origin of no-mark

C20: from 'someone who makes no mark '

Example Sentences

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Then your press secretary will deny that’s what you meant and blame the no-mark, and name her.

From The Guardian • Jan. 21, 2017

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