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offscouring

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Offscouring (noun) means Waste or dirt scrubbed off something.

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1

Waste or dirt scrubbed off something.

2

A person who is rejected or looked down on by everyone else.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from off- and scouring.

Rhymes for offscouring

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What is the meaning of offscouring?

"offscouring" (noun) means waste or dirt scrubbed off something.

What are the different meanings of offscouring?

"offscouring" has 2 main meanings: 1. Waste or dirt scrubbed off something; 2. A person who is rejected or looked down on by everyone else.

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