dregs
noun
UK/dreɡz/
US/dreɡz/
Definitions of dregs noun
- Plural
The small solid pieces that settle at the bottom of liquids such as wine or coffee, which are typically not consumed.
There was no coffee left to drink; only coffee dregs remained at the bottom of the cup.
He drank the dregs at the bottom of his cup.
He carefully poured out the tea dregs from the teapot.
Idioms
- the dregs of society/humanity
a group of people considered to be the most worthless and immoral members of society.
• Many people consider the individuals incarcerated in prisons to be the dregs of society.