throwaway

🇺🇸 /ˈθrəʊəweɪ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈθrəʊəweɪ/
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adjective
R

A comment or remark that is made without much thought, often in a casual or humorous way.

He made a throwaway joke that lightened the mood.

R

Made to be inexpensive and disposable, meant to be used once and then thrown away.

Many people criticize the use of throwaway items like plastic cutlery.

translation

adj. A comment or remark that is made without much thought, often in a casual or humorous way.; Made to be inexpensive and disposable, meant to be used once and then thrown away.