space-invader

See also: space invader

English

Noun

space-invader (plural space-invaders)

1. Alternative form of space invader (“a person who intrudes on others’ personal space”).
   • 1997 September 9, Denise Wright, “Just a thought for you: You’re in my space”, in The Daily Journal, volume 67, number 212, St. Francois County, Mo., page 4B, column 2:

     A person’s size doesn’t necessarily indicate whether he is a potential space-invader.

   • 2007 January 23, Tom Chesek, “A poignant ‘play about time’ at Two River”, in Asbury Park Press, page D10, column 4:

     Those in attendance at the event include the alcoholic “survivor” Denise, inveterate pothead Cookie, perky reunion organizer Lisa, chatty space-invader Pudge — all of whom (and more) are channeled by multitasking narrator Polk.

   • 2011 May 27, Kevin Harrison, “To touch or not to touch…”, in Hattiesburg American, page 7A, column 4:

     PTers should not be confused with space-invaders. Space-invaders get as close to you as possible without actually making contact.

   • 2020 December 5, Les Linz, “In praise of service animals”, in The Tribune, Jackson County, Ind., page A4, column 4:

     The space-invader will be stunned by the icy gaze, and when on command the gerbil opens his mouth, the kinesic creep will flee in shock upon hearing, “Hey, buddy. What is your problem? Scram.”