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dreg

/drɛɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does dreg mean?

noun

A small amount of liquid or sediment left behind after something has been removed or filtered out. A person or thing that is considered to be of low quality or value.

Example

"The dregs of the wine were left in the bottle."

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