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space invader

noun

Etymology

Made popular by the early video game Space Invaders (1978).

Definitions

  1. A hostile alien from outer space.

  2. A person who intrudes on others' personal space, making them emotionally or physically…

    A person who intrudes on others' personal space, making them emotionally or physically uncomfortable.

    • When I forget to follow the rules with my hands, feet, and mouth, I become a Space Invader! A Space Invader makes it hard for others to work, think and play in their personal space.
    • When someone enters my bubble, I may feel uncomfortable. They are my space invaders.

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