space cadet

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space cadet

n. Slang

One who shows difficulty in grasping reality or in responding appropriately to it; a spacy person: "the screwups and the space cadets

in other words, the fringe element" (Linda Ellerbee).

space cadet

Slang a person who is eccentric or out of touch with reality, as if affected by drugs

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Noun

space cadet - someone who seems unable to respond appropriately to reality (as if under the influence of some narcotic drug)

narcotic - a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction

simpleton, simple - a person lacking intelligence or common sense

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