The word "wast lookout" is spelled with a silent "e" at the end of "wast" and "lookout" is spelled as it sounds. The IPA phonetic transcription for "wast" is /wɑːst/ and for "lookout" is /ˈlʊkaʊt/. The silent "e" at the end of "wast" is used to indicate a long "a" sound in the word. "Wast" means "unproductive" and "lookout" means a person or place from which to keep watch or be on the lookout. "Wast lookout" is an uncommon term that may refer to a sentinel stationed in an unproductive or desolate location.