An expression that is generally used in a negative context and when referring to an individual that is often selfish, foolish, careless, etc.
Friend: "John got three tickets to the big game on Saturday, but rather than inviting us he is taking a couple of girls he met just last night".

Me: "That guy is a real piece of work".
by Been-Around February 3, 2017
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Someone that is married to an idiotic idea, to the point of being obtuse
Robert and Mitchell on DOB's Braves baseball blog are convinced that every game the Braves lose if because of Bobby Cox. Man those guys are a real piece of work.
by Bat Masterson , Fl October 17, 2010
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One who is absolutely ridiculous.Specifically the assistant baseball coach at Fremont high school in Sunnyvale California.
by fremontbaseball April 3, 2008
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put together creatively
I'm not sure what to make of your indepth comments. You're a piece of work!
by hansel1 September 21, 2013
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something that is very funny that goes on forever
Everybody was hoping and praying for rain for the crops. Somebody got out some drums and started drumming. Other people gathered round and started stomping their feet while they walked around in a circle in front of the drummer. They raised their voices and raised their arms, flailing them in the air. They had headdress on that was a band around the head that soaked up the sweat of their brow, and feathers in the headdress that were very pretty that came from very special birds. (They just fell out. They didn't kill them.) Suddenly, a great cloud came across in the sky. The sky darkened, and rain came pouring down. Everybody fell to the ground, laughing. This happens every year! The rain keeps on falling, and you think that the flooding is never going to end, but it does. We can all laugh about it. Our concept that we caused the rain to fall ourselves is a piece of work.
by EvaLissens September 22, 2009
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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.
by AScarflet February 10, 2011
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