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professional victim

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who makes it their business to appear perpetually offended and victimized.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, idiomatic

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noun

Meaning 2

A person who sets himself or herself up to be an accident victim in order to collect insurance payments or compensation payments, or to get other benefits.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, idiomatic

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