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Definition dregs in American English

dregs noun

[plural] noun
/dreɡz/
1

the small amount of liquid and solid pieces left in the bottom of a container

Example

dregs of coffee/tea/wine

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2

the least important or least valuable part of something, especially of a group of people

Example

the dregs of society

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Definition dregs in American English