piece of work 

Someone who -- although often interesting -- is difficult to get along with on an every day basis. They often make simple things overly complex, or argue points ad infinitum.

Can you drive by my house this evening on your way to work?

Sure, I'll drive by. Do you want me to stop and pick you up when I'm driving by?

Of course I do. You're a real piece of work, aren't you?

piece of work by anon#E#moose September 25, 2006

piece of work 

Unaware of one's foolishness. Originates from "What a Piece of Work is Man" monologue from Hamlet. More precisely an ironic reflection of how little most men achieve despite being endowed with relatively enormous powers to act and reason. Generally used as a sarcastic "compliment."

My boss can't operate the photocopier without the assistance of half the admin staff. He's a real piece of work!

piece of work by werdnurd June 2, 2009

piece of work 

Annoying, pain in the butt, obnoxious person

You had sex with the new girl?
"Ya butt she wasn't very good. I had to teach her what to do. Kinda like your wife, haha."
You really are a piece of work.

piece of work by Zenagin October 21, 2015

piece of work 

Clean version of "piece of sh.." where overt profanity is out of place. Commonly refers to an individual who despite a wealth of help and "understanding", options yields utter disappointment. To accept one is naive.(Avoid) To reject one is to understand.(Recommend)

a real piece of work jerk wasteoid welfare ex loss rathole money pit useless hard to help incongruent

piece of work by RITZ January 16, 2017

piece of work 

A person whose stupidity and ignorance never fail to amaze you.

dad: how could you end up with a $10,000 credit card bill?
me: let me think, I go to strip clubs every night...
dad: (shaking his head) you're a real piece of work.

piece of work by greekmonkey March 10, 2005

piece of work 

a person who is both crazed and bizarre, yet charming at the same time

When my friend calls Shakespeare a hack trying to look like a good writer, I call her a piece of work

piece of work by carpenglishpurple9h June 1, 2011

Piece of Work 

A real character, a unique individual.

ShaElaiza: I doubt it, Hana F! I think the challenge themes kinda intrigued her, that's all.

Hana Fedora: I think there's more to it..I sincerely do. You're a piece of work Sha. You're my winner in your own competition.

Piece of Work by AScarflet February 27, 2011