dregs
Pronunciation
/ˈdɹɛɡz/

Definition & Meaning of "dregs"in English

Dregs
01

the small solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
The coffee was bitter because I accidentally drank the dregs at the bottom of the cup.
02

the most worthless part of something

Examples
The corrupt official was considered part of the dregs of society.
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