English Explanatory Dictionary

wastrel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
  2. A neglected child.
  3. Refuse; rubbish.

Pronunciation

/ˈweɪstɹəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wastrel.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-wastrel.wav

Word forms

wastrel wastrels

Etymology

1847, waste + -rel (pejorative).

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