"space case" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-space case.ogg Forms: space cases [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} space case (plural space cases)
  1. (slang) An insane or eccentric person who has little grip on reality. Tags: slang Categories (topical): People Synonyms: space cadet
    Sense id: en-space_case-en-noun-JHmThWv8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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