deadbeatglossary / DEADBEAT deadbeat. Slang. A person who does not pay debts or financial obligations (such as child-support payments, fines, and legal judgments), usu. with the suggestion that the person is also adept or experienced at evading creditors. 词条贡献者 译员Clara,毕业于国内知名法学院,擅长翻译有关建筑领域的法律文件。