Definition of Space cadet

1. Noun. Someone who seems unable to respond appropriately to reality (as if under the influence of some narcotic drug).

Category relationships: Narcotic
Generic synonyms: Simple, Simpleton

Definition of Space cadet

1. Noun. (slang derogatory) One who deals with reality in a way consistent with being under the influence of (or "spaced out on") drugs. ¹

2. Noun. (slang derogatory) One who forgets, daydreams, or otherwise is distracted from reality more often than most. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Space Cadet

space-station
space-time
space-time clustering
space-time continuum
space-travel
space adaptation syndrome
space age
space alien
space aliens
space attenuation
space bar
space bars
space biology
space blanket
space blankets
space cadet
space cadets
space cake
space cakes
space capsule
space capsules
space case
space cases
space centrode
space centrodes
space charge
space charges
space cloth
space communication
space communications

Literary usage of Space cadet

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Space Gate: The Veil Removed by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1993)
"... in these instances, but my local audience thinks a space cadet should not use such language. My dear friends, there are places on the moon where there ..."

2. Treatment Services for Adolescent Substance Abusers by Alfred S. Friedman (1998)
"... loud, aggressive, and a bully • "space cadet"—plays on being spaced out, most often when being confronted; wants to stay out of touch with reality; ..."

3. Players in the Game: Destiny of Doom by Gyeorgos C. Hatonn (1993)
"This is the same as asking as to whether or not the “space cadet aliens” from “out-there somewhere” are enemies or friends. If you serve the physical Satan ..."

4. Changing Perspectives by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1994)
"Does this mean that you have to believe in an ET space cadet of some kind? NO, in fact it is truly an insult, except when given in loving interchange, ..."

5. Programming, Pitfalls and Puppy-Dog Tales by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1993)
"... those programs--it is far more useful than scanning a space cadet's possibilities and whether or not we have sex on Pleiades. ..."

6. The Dark Charade by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1991)
"... deception whereby you don't have to simply listen to a “space cadet” project uncomfortable facts to you. Your world is teetering on TOTAL DESTRUCTION. ..."

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