wastrel

Signification (Anglais)

  1. (countable, dated) One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
  2. (countable, obsolete) A neglected child.
  3. (obsolete, uncountable) Refuse; rubbish.

Fréquence

40k
Prononcé comme (IPA)
/weɪstɹəl/
Étymologie (Anglais)

1847, waste + -rel (pejorative).

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