"throwaway" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: Deverbal from throw away. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|throw away}} Deverbal from throw away Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} throwaway (not comparable)
  1. Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms (being intended for a single use): single-use, disposable
    Sense id: en-throwaway-en-adj-5xvYIMUd Categories (other): English deverbals Disambiguation of English deverbals: 15 24 19 14 28 Disambiguation of 'being intended for a single use': 89 5 6
  2. Extemporaneous; off the cuff. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-throwaway-en-adj-69moA6li Categories (other): English deverbals, English entries with language name categories using raw markup Disambiguation of English deverbals: 15 24 19 14 28 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 13 38 13 15 22
  3. Given in a casual manner, either deliberately or unconsciously, with apparent disregard for effect. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-throwaway-en-adj-mmY5wszF Categories (other): English deverbals Disambiguation of English deverbals: 15 24 19 14 28
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Derived forms: throwaway ticketing

Noun [English]

Forms: throwaways [plural]
Etymology: Deverbal from throw away. Etymology templates: {{deverbal|en|throw away}} Deverbal from throw away Head templates: {{en-noun}} throwaway (plural throwaways)
  1. Something temporary and disposable, as:
    Any printed material that need not be kept after being read; especially, a flyer or brochure.
    Sense id: en-throwaway-en-noun-Z8AQEg~M Categories (other): English deverbals Disambiguation of English deverbals: 15 24 19 14 28
  2. Something temporary and disposable, as:
    (Internet) A burner account.
    Tags: Internet Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-throwaway-en-noun-VNHaKvhV Categories (other): English deverbals, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English deverbals: 15 24 19 14 28 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 14 25 18 13 31

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