THROWAWAY


Meaning of THROWAWAY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ θroʊəweɪ ]

1.

A throwaway product is intended to be used only for a short time, and then to be thrown away.

Now they are producing throwaway razors.

ADJ : ADJ n

2.

If you say that someone makes a throwaway remark or gesture, you mean that they make it in a casual way, although it may be important, or have some serious or humorous effect.

...a throwaway remark she later regretted...

ADJ : ADJ n

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