• Space-invader

    Full definition of space-invader

    Noun

    1. Alternative form of en.
      • 9 September 1997, Denise Wright, Just a thought for you: You’re in my space, A person’s size doesn’t necessarily indicate whether he is a potential space-invader.
      • 23 January 2007, Tom Chesek, A poignant ‘play about time’ at Two River, Those in attendance at the event include the alcoholic “survivor” Denise, inveterate pothead Cookie, perky reunion organizer Lisa, chatty space-invader Pudge — all of whom (and more) are channeled by multitasking narrator Polk.
      • 27 May 2011, Kevin Harrison, To touch or not to touch…, PTers should not be confused with space-invaders. Space-invaders get as close to you as possible without actually making contact.
      • 5 December 2020, Les Linz, In praise of service animals, The space-invader will be stunned by the icy gaze, and when on command the gerbil opens his mouth, the kinesic creep will flee in shock upon hearing, “Hey, buddy. What is your problem? Scram.”
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