Meaning of the word looser in English

What does looser mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

looser

US /ˈluːzər/
UK /ˈluːzər/

Noun

1.

a person or thing that loses or has lost something, especially a game or contest

Example:
The team was a bunch of loosers, they never won a game.
He's always been a sore looser.
2.

(informal) a person who is habitually unsuccessful or regarded as a failure

Example:
He felt like a complete looser after losing his job.
Don't hang out with those loosers, they'll only bring you down.