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dregs
/ ɛɡ /
plural noun
solid particles that tend to settle at the bottom of some liquids, such as wine or coffee
residue or remains
slanga despicable person
Word History and Origins
Origin of dregs1
Example Sentences
After all, Ukraine, and Gaza, and the dregs of his trade war with China and the rest of the world await.
“For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering,” he wrote.
The dregs of the British Empire could barely restrain their racism and classism, and Meghan was easily cast as a convenient villain.
It’s a similar reproach to the dregs of modern culture that you’d see in a “Saw” film, only far more cruel and snobby.
“Heart Eyes” has two goals: satirize romantic comedies and squeeze the dregs from slasher clichés.
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