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bottomfeeding

bottomfeeding is the alternative form of bottom-feeding.

Meaning of bottom-feeding

Adjective

bottom-feeding (not comparable)

  1. Of a fish or other aquatic creature, feeding off plant and animal life found in the lowest regions of its habitat.
    Synonyms:
    bottom dwelling
  2. (broadly, figuratively) Of a person, organization, etc., dwelling amidst or thriving on unwholesome situations or activities in society.

Questions about bottomfeeding

What is bottomfeeding the alternative form of?
Bottomfeeding is the alternative form of bottom-feeding.

Words near bottomfeeding in the dictionary

  1. bottomer
  2. bottomers
  3. bottomes
  4. bottomfeeder
  5. bottomfeeders
  6. bottomfeeding
  7. bottomfish
  8. bottomfishes
  9. bottomful
  10. bottomgate
  11. bottomgates

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