good-for-nuthin’
In Appalachian and Southern speech, "good-for-nuthin’" is a common saying that means worthless, lazy, or no good. It’s one of the sharpest insults for someone who won’t pull their weight.
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Definitely good-for-nuthin’ is one of those everday slangs. Pronunciation
[GUHD-fer-NUH-thin]
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Meaning & Usage
- Worthless, no good person (saying)
Mae:
That boy’s a good-for-nuthin’ if I ever saw one.
That boy’s a good-for-nuthin’ if I ever saw one.
Earl:
Ain’t lifted a finger since he got here.
Ain’t lifted a finger since he got here.- Lazy or useless thing (saying)
Mae:
That’s a good-for-nuthin’ truck.
That’s a good-for-nuthin’ truck.
Earl:
Won’t start even with a new battery.
Won’t start even with a new battery.other spellings: good for nothing, good fer nothing, good fer nuthin’, worthless, lazy, and no good
★ "Good-for-nuthin’" is harsh. It’s almost always about people - and it cuts deep, hitting both laziness and worthlessness at once. ★