Definition of wastrel Wastrel

wast•rel

We found 8 definitions of wastrel from 4 different sources.

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What does wastrel mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: wastrels

wastrel - someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
  waster
  prodigal, squanderer, profligate a recklessly extravagant consumer
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • wastrel (Noun)
    One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • wastrel (n.)
    Any waste thing or substance
  • wastrel (n.)
    Waste land or common land.
  • wastrel (n.)
    A profligate.
  • wastrel (n.)
    A neglected child; a street Arab.
  • wastrel (n.)
    Anything cast away as bad or useless, as imperfect bricks, china, etc.

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wastrel in sign language
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