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space cadets

space cadets is the plural of space cadet.

Meaning of space cadet

Noun

space cadet (plural space cadets)

  1. A person in training to be a (generally military) astronaut.
  2. (derogatory, slang) One who deals with reality in a way consistent with being under the influence of (or "spaced out on") drugs.
    Synonyms:
    space case
  3. (derogatory, slang) One who forgets, daydreams, or otherwise is distracted from reality more often than most.

Questions about space cadets

What is space cadets the plural of?
Space cadets is the plural of space cadet.

Words near space cadets in the dictionary

  1. space blankets
  2. space bridge
  3. space bridges
  4. space buns
  5. space cadet
  6. space cadets
  7. space cake
  8. space cakes
  9. space capsule
  10. space capsules
  11. space case

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