Meaning & Definition of word "Trash"
Trash
/træʃ/
noun:
- 1. waste material or unwanted items, typically discarded.
- Example: Please take out the trash before the garbage truck arrives.
- 2. something that is considered worthless or of poor quality.
- Example: I can't believe they published that trash; it had no substance.
- 3. a derogatory term for a person or thing regarded as low or worthless.
- Example: He treated her like trash, showing no respect.
verb:
- 1. to throw away or discard (something); to waste.
- Example: Don't trash your old clothes; consider donating them instead.
- 2. to damage or vandalize (something).
- Example: The kids trashed the park during their party.
Etymology
●Middle English trashe, of unknown origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
trash talk:
Derogatory remarks used to belittle an opponent or competitor.
one man's trash is another man's treasure:
What is worthless to one person may be valuable to another.
trash bin:
A container for waste or refuse.
Related Words
refuse:
Waste material; garbage.
litter:
Waste products left lying in an open or public place.
Slang Meanings of trash
Meaning: Something considered of very low quality.
● Example Sentence: That band's latest album is absolute trash.
Meaning: To complain or criticize someone or something harshly.
● Example Sentence: Stop trashing my ideas; they were well thought out.