In Norway, we use "taper" which translates directly to "loser" - but it's not really used to critique ones socioeconomic or professional status. Generally, whe

In Norway, we use "taper" which translates directly to "loser" - but it's not really used to critique ones socioeconomic or professional status. Generally, when someone is labeled a loser ("he's a f'in loser"), it's more an attack on their moral and ethical character. If you lie and cheat, you're a loser. If you beat up your wife / girlfriend, you're a loser. If you're an all-around asshole that can't function around people, you're a loser. I mean, sure, if you're a NEET on welfare, who blows his welfare money on booze, cigs and video games, while chasing 16 year olds, and with no ambition of improving - then you're too going to get labeled a loser, but that's more because of the apparent laziness and dodgy ethical choices. But lazy or unambitious employed people? No, they're just regular workers. We all pay our taxes, and contribute to our society.