Meaning of the word "space cadet" in English

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space cadet

US /ˈspeɪs ˌkæd.ət/
UK /ˈspeɪs ˌkæd.ət/
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Idiom

1.

a person who is out of touch with reality, often appearing dreamy, distracted, or eccentric

Example:
He's such a space cadet, always daydreaming during meetings.
Sometimes I feel like a space cadet when I forget simple things.
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