Definition of throwaway
1 : designed to be thrown away : disposable throwaway containers
2 : written or spoken (as in a play) in a low-key or unemphatic manner throwaway lines
3 : nonchalant, casual
4 : marked by a tendency to discard things : overly wasteful a throwaway society
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1928
First Known Use of throwaway
1928
throwaway
Definition of throwaway
1 : one that is or is designed to be thrown away: such asa : a free handbill or circularb : a line of dialogue (as in a play) de-emphasized by casual delivery; especially : a joke or witticism delivered casually
2 : something made or done without care or interest
3 : a child who has been forced to leave home or who has run away from indifferent or hostile parents
1903
First Known Use of throwaway
1903
THROWAWAY Defined for English Language Learners
throwaway
Definition of throwaway for English Language Learners
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: made to be thrown away after use
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: made or said with very little thought
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: tending to throw things away instead of keeping them and using them again : very wasteful
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