Bum
Bum noun - A homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living.
Usage example: I feel sorry for bums and occasionally give them money
Malingerer and bum are semantically related. in idler topic. In some cases you can use "Malingerer" instead a noun "Bum", when it comes to topics like loafer.
Malingerer
Malingerer noun - Someone shirking their duty by feigning illness or incapacity.
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Nearby Words: malinger, malingering
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