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trash
/tɹæʃ/
[C/U] Both
past: trashedpp: trasheding: trashing
This word carries a strong sense of worthlessness and rejection. In a literal sense, it evokes the smell and sight of debris, often associated with urban decay or domestic chores. It is more casual than "waste" or "refuse," which are used in technical or official contexts. When applied to people or ideas, it becomes a harsh pejorative. Calling someone's opinion "trash" suggests that the thought is not just incorrect, but completely devoid of value and deserving of immediate disposal.
Uncountable when referring to a mass of waste in a bin. Countable when referring to specific types or categories of waste.