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throwaway

adjective C2
  1. Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded. · Water was provided in throwaway plastic bottles, but the more ecologically minded of us refilled our initial bottles from the fountain.
  2. Extemporaneous; off the cuff. · The host made a throwaway remark about the president that was later repeated on the television news.
  3. Given in a casual manner, either deliberately or unconsciously, with apparent disregard for effect.
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