Meaning of the word lowlifes in English

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lowlifes

US /ˈloʊˌlaɪfs/
UK /ˈləʊˌlaɪfs/

Plural Noun

people of low social status or moral character

Example:
The police are trying to clean up the streets and get rid of these lowlifes.
I can't believe those lowlifes stole her purse.