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space cadet

A person considered out of touch with reality. I tried having a serious conversation with her, but she's such a space cadet that I gave up after a few minutes of hearing her ramble on about my aura.

See also: cadet, space

a space cadet

  (humorous)

a strange or crazy person I wouldn't trust him with the children - he's a real space cadet.

See Watch this space

See also: cadet, space

space cadet

1. n. a person who is always silly or giddy. Here comes a space cadet who looks like he has more money than he needs.

2. n. a person who is always high on drugs. The space cadets can usually be found sitting on a bench outside the principal’s office.

See also: cadet, space