dregs

British  

/ drɛɡz /

plural noun

1. solid particles that tend to settle at the bottom of some liquids, such as wine or coffee

2. residue or remains

3. slang a despicable person

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Etymology

Origin of dregs

C14 dreg, from Old Norse dregg; compare Icelandic dreggjar dregs, Latin fracēs oil dregs

Example Sentences

“Tow” might not be a knockout, but it’s far from the dregs of cinema.

From Salon

As she says, a noble use for the dregs of the nut bowl.

From Salon

A Reform UK source said: "Restore are welcome to our dregs. Let's not forget that six of these councillors were expelled."

From BBC

Gomez’s sculpture thus becomes an important record of a precious moment: one in which the dregs of greed were laid bare for all to see.

From Los Angeles Times

He’d been a little too enthusiastic, sending most of the coffee dregs flying at her.

From Literature