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peice of work

A bold and brash action perceived as rude or unjust; totally unbelievable move; unexpected move due to it's lack of common sense; rude remark
Just a friend boy comes over with flowers on Valentines Day and girl says, "Go home! I am trying to get ahold of my boyfriend (who should have been here already)..."
Just a friend boy says"you're some peice of work"
by scottie2hottyism June 18, 2011
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Nasty Peice of work

This phrase often refers to someone who is a rude, obnoxious or has done something horrible to a person or many people. This is calling them work which we often do not like doing and calling them nasty at the same time, therefore a nasty peice of something we hate.
"That teenager has beaten up so many people for no good reason, gosh he is a NASTY PEICE OF WORK!"

This phrase is often used in first person, for e.g Is a nasty peice of work, not often Was a nasty peice of work.
by Ryasscrack February 12, 2019
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a peice of work

a one time (unique) person, object, or event, refered in a sarcastic manor
AS in: My agent is a peice of work

Our govenor is a real peice of work

That race was a peice of work

That bridge is a peice of work
by able dog August 11, 2016
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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?
by anon#E#moose September 25, 2006
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cold piece of work

Some one who is honestly blunt.Who carries a bit of confidence behind their words.
Did u see how brittany dissed that dude? She is a cold piece of work.
by Stephen.O October 12, 2005
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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!
by werdnurd June 2, 2009
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Cold piece of work

An overly demanding or difficult person.
by ybalagian September 20, 2009
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