throwaway
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈθroʊəˌweɪ/
- Slur
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[término ofensivo para niño de la calle]
And he was an example to me of never believing someone's a throwaway and you're not your last decision.
- And he was an example to me of never believing someone's a throwaway and you're not your last decision.
- And because he was born with his feet on backwards, his village viewed him as less than insignificant, as cursed and as a throwaway.
Examples
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And he was an example to me of never believing someone's a throwaway and you're not your last decision.
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They're throwaways.
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Many people believe that society has failed its most vulnerable members, often labeling them as throwaways who deserve compassion and help.
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The documentary highlighted the stories of several throwaways who struggle daily to survive on the streets.
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Activists are working to support throwaways and provide them with opportunities to rebuild their lives.
Synonyms
76
2.3
A person who has no home and often lives on the streets
73
1.6
A person who has no home to live in
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5.6
A person without a home who sleeps outdoors or in public places
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7.6
A poor child who spends most of their time on the streets
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4.4
A child who lives or works on the streets without adult care
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8.4
A person who has no home or job and is ignored by other people
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9.9
A homeless boy who lives on the streets, often used as a rude word
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Throwaway used for an abandoned child is a harsh, offensive slang from throw + away, meaning someone treated as if they were 'discarded', which is why it refers to a young person left without a home.