trash

/træʃ/

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Understanding the Word "Trash"

Part of Speech: Noun and Verb

Summary:

"Trash" is a versatile word in English used to describe waste or something of low quality. It can be used both as a noun and a verb, and it is common in everyday language.

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Noun

1. an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
2. nonsensical talk or writing
3. worthless people
4. worthless material that is to be disposed of

Verb

1. express a totally negative opinion of
   • The critics panned the performance
2. dispose of (something useless or old)
   • trash these old chairs
   • junk an old car
   • scrap your old computer

Synonyms

• folderol
• rubbish
• tripe
• trumpery
• wish-wash
• applesauce
• codswallop
• scum
• scrap
• pan
• tear apart
• junk