waste of space

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see waste, of, space.

“Get lost, you waste of space!”

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Meanings

nounwaste of space (plural wastes of space)

plural wastes of space

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see waste, of, space.

    Putting a third sofa in here would be a waste of space since we never have that many guests.

  2. idiomaticAn utterly worthless person; one who, as it were, is unworthy of the space which they occupy.

    Get lost, you waste of space!

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

waste of space. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/waste%20of%20space

MLA

“waste of space.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/waste%20of%20space. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “waste of space,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/waste%20of%20space.

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