Definition

Waste material or leftover parts that are not useful or valuable, often referring to the dregs of a liquid or the least desirable parts of something.

Example

After brewing the coffee, the draff was left at the bottom of the pot.

Conversation

What do you think about that article we read on farming practices?

I found it interesting, but some parts felt like total draff.

Yeah, the section on livestock feeding was pretty pointless.

Exactly! It just seemed like unnecessary draff to fill space.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Draff originates from Old English 'dræf', meaning dregs or refuse. It refers to the waste or leftover material, particularly in the context of brewing or food preparation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dregs' as the leftover bits that are not useful — that's what draff refers to.

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