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dregs

The correct spelling is dregs.

How to pronounce dregs

/dɹɛɡz/
noun

IPA: /dɹɛɡz/

Say it like: Dre-gs

The correct spelling is dregs. (collectively) The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine. For example: "the dregs of society"

Usage Examples

the dregs of society

Definition

noun

  1. 1.(collectively) The sediment settled at the bottom of a liquid; the lees in a container of unfiltered wine.
  2. 2.(the dregs) The worst and lowest part of something.

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