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waster

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪstə/
Definition of waster

noun

  • 1a wasteful person or thing:you are a great waster of time
  • informal a person who does little or nothing of value: it’s nice to know you’re not a complete waster
  • 2a discarded piece of defective pottery.

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Definition of waster in the US English dictionary
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