Pronunciation: [wɒst at sˈɜːvɪs] (IPA) 
The phrase "wast at service" is a dated or archaic way of saying "you were in service". In terms of phonetic transcription, "wast" is pronounced as /wɑːst/, with the "a" sound being long, as in "car". The "t" at the end is pronounced, making it a silent "e" spelling. "Service" is pronounced as /ˈsɜːrvɪs/, with the emphasis on the second syllable and the "rv" sound being pronounced as one syllable.
"Wast at service" is an archaic phrase from the English language that refers to a past tense and second person singular conjugation of the verb "waste" combined with the preposition "at" and the noun "service."
The verb "waste" typically means to use or consume something in an inefficient, careless, or ineffective manner, often resulting in depletion or loss. It can also signify the squandering of resources, time, energy, or talents. The word "at" denotes a location or position, while the noun "service" generally refers to an act or a system of assistance, labor, or duty provided by one individual to another or by an organization to its beneficiaries. In this context, "wast at service" suggests a historical usage of the phrase to describe someone who was wasteful or negligent in their duties, responsibilities, or obligations.
The term "wast at service" might have been used in various contexts, such as describing a servant or employee who exhibited a lack of efficiency, productivity, or dedication in fulfilling their assigned tasks. It could also indicate someone who carelessly used resources while performing their duties, resulting in their misuse or unnecessary consumption. Overall, "wast at service" depicts an obsolete expression that criticized individuals who squandered or mismanaged resources or performed their service obligations without due care or diligence.
