Definition of WASTREL

wastrel

Meanings

Plural: wastrels

Noun

  • someone who dissipates resources self-indulgently
  • One who is profligate, who wastes time or resources extravagantly.
  • A neglected child.
  • Refuse; rubbish.

Origin / Etymology

1847, waste + -rel (pejorative).

Synonyms

waster

Scrabble Score: 10

wastrel is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
wastrel is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wastrel is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

wastrel is a valid Words With Friends word