"Wast all over place" is an informal way of expressing someone or something being scattered or disorganized. The spelling of "wast" is a contraction of the archaic word "waste" (meaning "to be used recklessly or ineffectively") and is pronounced /weɪst/. The phrase "all over place" is a colloquial expression for something that is scattered or disorganized and is spelled phonetically as /ɔl ˈoʊvər pleɪs/. Together, the phrase is a vernacular way of describing someone or something that is disorganized and scattered.
"Wast all over the place" is a colloquial expression used to describe a situation or environment characterized by disorder, disarray, or chaos. The phrase can be broken down into two components: "wast" and "all over the place."
"Wast" is an alternative and informal contraction of the verb "was," derived from Old English. It indicates the past tense of the verb "to be." It suggests that the subject, in relation to the place being described, existed or occurred in the past.
"All over the place" is an idiomatic expression used to convey the idea of being scattered, spread out, or lacking a sense of organization. It suggests that the subject is not confined to a specific or designated location but instead is distributed haphazardly in various, possibly unrelated, areas.
When combined, the phrase "wast all over the place" highlights a situation where things were disorganized, scattered, or in chaos at a place in the past. It implies that the items or elements being referred to were not appropriately arranged, displaying a lack of order or structure. The use of this phrase may indicate frustration or annoyance when faced with disorderliness or when attempting to locate specific items within the given place.