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wastrel.

One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈweɪstɹəl/
  1. One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.

    countable · dated
  2. A neglected child.

    countable · obsolete
  3. Refuse; rubbish.

    obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

1847, waste + -rel (pejorative).

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