trash

trash
trash
trash1 [trash]
n.
[prob. < Scand, as in Norw dial. trask, lumber, trash, akin to ON tros, broken twigs < IE base * der-, to tear, split off > TEAR1]
1. parts that have been broken off, stripped off, etc., esp. leaves, twigs, husks, and other plant trimmings
2. broken, discarded, or worthless things; rubbish; refuse
3.
a) any worthless, unnecessary, or offensive matter [literary trash]
b) foolish talk; nonsense
4. a person or people regarded as disreputable, insignificant, etc.
5. the refuse of sugar cane after the juice has been pressed out
vt.
1. to trim (trees or plants) of trash
☆ 2. Slang to destroy (property) as by vandalism or arson
☆ 3. Slang
a) to criticize (a person, policy, performance, etc.) sharply or maliciously
b) to insult (a person)
adj.
Slang regarded as being worthless, offensive, lacking in substance, etc. [an afternoon of trash TV]
——————
☆ talk trash
Slang to engage in TRASH TALK
trash2 [trash]
vt.
[prob. < OFr trachier, var. of tracier: see TRACE1]
Archaic to restrain, as by a leash
n.
Archaic a leash for restraining an animal

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