What does "drop-out" mean?

Alternative spelling of dropout.

What is a synonym for "drop-out"?

Common synonyms include: beatnik, bohemian, deviant, dissenter, fish out of water, flower child.

Drop-out

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
Alternative spelling of dropout. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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beatnik bohemian deviant dissenter fish out of water flower child

Antonyms

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graduate

Example

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"A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship finally delivered more than 2,500 kilograms of holiday treats Saturday to the International Space Station after a communications drop-out delayed the shipment."

Etymology

Deverbal from drop out.

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