Search
Select the dictionary language
Dregs
01
the small solid particles that settle at the bottom of a liquid
Examples
The coffee was bitter because I accidentally drank the dregs at the bottom of the cup.
She swirled the wineglass to loosen the dregs before pouring them out.
02
the most worthless part of something
Examples
The corrupt official was considered part of the dregs of society.
She refused to associate with the dregs of the local gang.
