Used as a type of a thing of no value. Obsolete.

As the type of something of no value or importance. Chiefly in negative constructions, as not worth a turd, not to give a turd, not to care a turd.

As the type of something worthless. [Perhaps another word.]

transferred and figurative (from 1.) As the type of that which is worthless.

With allusion to its qualities; e.g. its weight, colour, want of elasticity, low value, etc., in both literal and figurative expressions.

figurative. Dirt, trash. rare.

A thing of no worth or value. Obsolete. rare.

A vain, idle, or worthless thing; a thing or action of no value.

Refuse, rubbish; something worthless.

As the type of something of little or no value or importance, chiefly in negative constructions as not to care a rush, not to be worth a rush, not…

figurative. As the type of anything worthless: cf. the phrase filthy lucre.

With qualification (goose-wing, fly's wing) used as a type of something of no value. Obsolete.

The wing of a goose. †Sometimes used as a type of what is of trifling value. In quot. 1630 with allusion to the feathers used for arrows.

As the type of something of little or no value or importance, chiefly in negative constructions, as not to be worth a fart, not to care a fart, not…

transferred and figurative. Refuse, worthless matter.

The hard or woody pericarp enclosing the kernel of a nut. Cf. nutshale, n. 1a.

As an example of something without value.

Used typically of a thing of no value.

That which is of an inferior, poor, or worthless quality; waste material; rubbish. Now rare.

Junk, rubbish, trash; = pelf, n. 4b.

Anything of little or no worth or value; worthless stuff; rubbish; dross. (Said of things material or immaterial.)

figurative. The most worthless part or parts; the base or useless residue; the refuse or offscourings.

Trash, rubbish, worthless stuff.

Glittering dross; superficial trickery; deceptive cleverness.

Beggarly stuff, rubbish; ‘beggarly elements.’ Obsolete.

Material that is considered worthless, unimportant, or of very poor quality; trash. With of. Cf. sense A. 1b.

Junk, trash, rubbish; frippery. Obsolete.

figurative and in figurative contexts. Chiefly in negative constructions, as the type of something of little worth or significance, esp. in not to c…

An utterly worthless or contemptible thing. rare (now archaic).

Refuse, rubbish; (also) a worthless person or thing.

Material that is considered worthless, unimportant, or of very poor quality; trash. Without following construction.

An inferior, spurious, or worthless thing. Obsolete.

figurative and transferred. (Proverbial phrases, to sift to the bran, to take the flour and leave the bran.)

A trifle, a trashy article. Obsolete.

Nothing. Frequently as a count noun: a thing of no worth or value. Now rare.

= trish-trash, n.

collective singular. In various figurative or allusive contexts.

figurative.

Something that is considered worthless, unimportant, incorrect, or of very poor quality; trash, rubbish; nonsense.

bag of wind. In similative and figurative use, denoting something insubstantial, ephemeral, or worthless; a wholly vapid phenomenon or…

a crackedor slit groat: referred to as the type of something worthless. Obsolete.

depreciative or derogatory. A person or thing of no worth or value; a person who or something which is inferior or unimportant. Obsolete.

The liquor, or sediment, obtained by tilting a vessel; dregs, lees. Obsolete.

Triviality, worthlessness, insignificance. Obsolete.

figurative and extended uses denoting a person or thing regarded as inferior or of little importance. A matter or thing of little or no value or…

As the type of a thing of no intrinsic value.

Used allusively, esp. in reference to the †boorishness, cunning, sharpness, or trickery attributed to Yorkshire people. to come (or put) Yorkshire o…

figurative, esp. as the type of something weak, insipid, or sour.

In general: Refuse; rubbish; worthless, impure matter.

Worthless stuff; rubbish.

figurative. Rubbish, trash. (But cf. 1 Corinthians ix. 9.)

A trifle, a thing of no value or importance.

As a count noun: a non-existent thing, a void; a state of non-existence or worthlessness; a worthless, insignificant, or unimportant thing…

‘A thing without value or use’ (Littré); trash, nonsense.

What is worthless; rubbish. (Originally a contextual use of sense 7, with disparaging epithet or other indication of aversion.) gen.

As a type of something valueless.

Something regarded as base, worthless, or polluting, or as a cause of frustration, delay, etc.; something liable to perplex or confound. Also: spec.…

figurative. Worthless residue.

Used to denote something of no value.

In extended sense: Something trashy or worthless; rubbish.

the powder of worm-eaten wood; (also) the damaged condition of wood reduced to powder by boring larvae; occasionally figurative; cf. powder of post n.…

regional. Worthless or insignificant stuff; rubbish, trash; (as a count noun) a small or insignificant item. Also in extended use: worthless or…

Old or discarded items or materials that may be reused or recycled, such as used clothing, bottles, scrap metal, worn-out machinery, etc.; (sometimes…

A counterfeit coin or article; any object that is no good. Cf. duff, v.1 1.

Nothing; base money; something worthless.

colloquial. Something worthless; foolish or meaningless talk; nonsense, rubbish.

colloquial (originally U.S.). Nonsense; esp. worthless, ridiculous, or nonsensical ideas, discourse, or writing.

Unwholesome, decayed, or loathsome meat; offal; (hence) anything worthless or rubbishy.

Rubbish, trash; something regarded as worthless.

Bosh, trash; nonsense, rubbish, twaddle; in Cricket, see quot. 1898.

transferred and figurative (in various applications). Now applied esp. to artistic work, opinions, conversation, or the like: worthless stuff…

Something regarded as worthless or of poor quality; rubbish, trash.

Cheap, shoddy, or inferior quality goods or material; junk, rubbish.

In extended use: someone who or something which is regarded as expendable or easily destroyed; a habitual or easy target.

= shit, n. 3a.

colloquial. Rubbish, nonsense. Obsolete.

= crud, n.1 2a (in quot. 1940 = excrement).

Something that is insignificant, worthless, or contemptible.

Unspecified articles, personal property, or material considered of little or no use or value; rubbish, trash, junk. Cf. crap, n.1 11.

colloquial. Pointless or irrelevant activity, time-wasting; an instance of this. Also: foolishness, nonsense.

A disgusting or unpleasant substance; spec. excrement; (also) an act of defecation. Also more generally: something worthless or inferior; rubbish…

Something that is considered worthless, unimportant, or of very poor quality; trash.

Rubbish, trash; something regarded as worthless, inferior, or of no value. Cf. shit, n. 3a, crap, n.1 11b.

British slang. Rubbish; nonsense. Frequently in pile (also load) of pants.