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throwaway

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Adjective

  1. Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded.
  2. Extemporaneous; off the cuff.
  3. Given in a casual manner, either deliberately or unconsciously, with apparent disregard for effect.

Noun

  1. Something temporary and disposable, as: Any printed material that need not be kept after being read; especially, a flyer or brochure.
  2. Something temporary and disposable, as: A burner account.

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