noun
Street Slang
Wasteman
/ˈweɪstmæn/ · noun · offensive
A UK insult for a useless, good-for-nothing man who contributes nothing.
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Definitions
1
Someone who lets people down or fails to follow through.
“You said you'd help me move and ghosted, wasteman behaviour.”
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2
A man seen as worthless, lazy, or going nowhere in life.
“He's thirty and still on the sofa, proper wasteman.”
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3
A general put-down for someone acting like an idiot.
“Stop chatting breeze, you wasteman.”
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Wasteman In A Sentence
My ex was a complete wasteman, glad that's done.
Don't be a wasteman, just text her back.
He bunked work for the third time, what a wasteman.
Origin & Usage
From Multicultural London English and UK grime culture, built from 'waste' (worthless) plus 'man'. Spread widely through grime lyrics and London youth slang in the 2000s.
People Also Ask
What does wasteman mean in UK slang?
It's an insult for a useless or worthless man. It implies he wastes everyone's time and contributes nothing.
Is wasteman offensive?
Yes, it's a harsh insult. Use it when you genuinely mean to put someone down.
Can a woman be called a wasteman?
Usually no, the female equivalents are terms like 'wastegash', though 'wasteman' is sometimes used loosely for anyone.
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