space cadet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the title of the 1948 science fiction novel Space Cadet, by Robert A. Heinlein.
Meanings
- A person in training to be a (generally military) astronaut.
- (derogatory, slang) One who deals with reality in a way consistent with being under the influence of (or "spaced out on") drugs.
- (derogatory, slang) One who forgets, daydreams, or otherwise is distracted from reality more often than most.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| space cadets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
es cadete espacial (Translations) · bg космически кадет (Translations)