Nichtsnutz

Machine-translated from the German article

Nichtsnutz or Nixnutz is a German word used as a literary type and, with varying connotations, as an insult. It denotes a person who pursues no serious, useful occupation or whose actions bring no benefit (good for nothing). Similar terms include Drückeberger, Faulenzer, Faulpelz, Früchtchen, Galgenstrick, Galgenvogel, Haderlump, Hallodri, Herumtreiber, Lüderjahn, Müßiggänger, Nichtstauger, Niete, Null, Schlawiner, Tagedieb, Taugenichts, Tunichtgut, Versager, Waggis and others.