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a piece of work

a piece of work

A remarkably difficult, malicious, unpleasant, or objectionable person. Boy, our new boss is a real piece of work. Remind me to stay out of her way! I hear Amy's boyfriend is a piece of work.
See also: of, piece, work

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
DarenDER-ən, DAR-ənEnglish
Chinonso-Western African, Igbo
Longinus-Ancient Roman
FerneFURNEnglish
CletusKLEE-təsEnglish
KrystianKRIST-yahnPolish
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