Worthless person.
Wastrel
WAY-strul
ˈweɪstrəl
Noun
Example Sentences
"Idle wastrel!"
"Good-for-nothing wastrel."
Etymology & History
British insult for useless person. From waste.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1500s
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Language
mild
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Formality
formal
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