THROWAWAY


Meaning of THROWAWAY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' thr ō - ə - ˌ w ā

Function: noun

Date: 1903

1 : one that is or is designed to be thrown away: as a : a free handbill or circular b : a line of dialogue (as in a play) de-emphasized by casual delivery especially : a joke or witticism delivered casually

2 : something made or done without care or interest

3 : a child who has been forced to leave home or who has run away from indifferent or hostile parents

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.