Faller

/ˈfɔːlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that falls or has fallen.

The tree became a faller when the strong wind knocked it over.

A competitor who loses in a contest or competition.

In the final race, the runner was a faller, finishing last despite his previous victories.

A device or piece of equipment used to make something fall.

The logging operation used a faller to safely drop the large trees.

One who abandons or gives up; a quitter.

She refused to be labeled a faller after facing her challenges head-on.

Derived from the verb 'fall', with the suffix '-er' indicating an agent.

fallen from grace

To lose status or prestige.

falling short

Failing to meet expectations or standards.

down and out

In a state of poverty or lack of success.

fall

to drop down from a higher position.

decline

to become less in amount, quality, or strength.

collapse

to fall down or give way.

A person who fails or performs poorly.

He's always been a faller in sports; he can't keep up with the others.

Slang for someone who has bad luck.

Ever since he started the new job, he’s been a total faller.