26984 words

trash

8 definitions • 12 examples
1
something that is of low quality:

Examples:

I can't believe that someone of his intelligence can read such trash!
There's nothing but trash on TV tonight.
2
waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed:

Examples:

The trash really stinks - why don't you take it out?
He threw a valuable drawing out, thinking it was trash.
3
an insulting way of referring to a person or people that you have no respect for:

Examples:

He finished their relationship, and told her she was trash.
4
to throw something away:

Examples:

I trash all the junk mail as soon as it comes in.
5
to cause a lot of damage to something:

Examples:

Two guys got in a fight and trashed the bar.
Her teenage kids had a party and the house was trashed.
6
to criticize something or someone severely:

Examples:

The boss completely trashed her work, in front of everyone.
7
anything that is worthless and of low quality; waste:

Examples:

We filled three cans with trash from the garage.
8
to throw away, destroy, or severely damage something:

Examples:

I simply trash that kind of mail.
Some people seem to enjoy trashing their neighbors (= severely criticizing them).

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