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Definition
Debt collector; a person hired to collect unpaid debts.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the aggressive, often intimidating individuals tasked with recovering overdue debts. While it can refer to legitimate agency employees, the term carries a strong connotation of illegal or underworld tactics like harassment and vandalism. It is almost exclusively used in negative contexts involving financial trouble or criminal activity.
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He didn't pay his debts, so debt collectors come to splash red paint on his door every day.
Did you ever think about being harassed by debt collectors when you borrowed that money?
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Common phrases
collecting bad debts
splashing red paint on a door as a threat
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a bank loan officer or a professional accountant. Using this term to describe someone who simply reminds you to pay a bill is highly offensive and implies they are a thug.
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