delinquent
/dɪ'lɪŋkwənt/
adjectivenoun
10 letters3 syllables20 points in Scrabble®24 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS4
ADJECTIVE
1
Failing in what duty requires.
“derelict (or delinquent) in his duty”
2
Past due; not paid at the scheduled time.
“a delinquent account”
3
NOUNGuilty of a misdeed.
“delinquent minors”
1
A young offender.
WORD FORMS
Related formdelinquency
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®20 points
Words With Friends®24 points
Double word40 points
Triple word60 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinelinquentday
Starts & ends withD … T
Syllablesde · lin · quent
SYNONYMS & RELATED9
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