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Disposable; intended for a single use prior to being discarded. quotations examples
More people means that more synthetic compounds and dangerous throwaway plastics are manufactured, many of which add to the growing toxification of the Earth.
2021 January 13, Phoebe Weston, “Top scientists warn of 'ghastly future of mass extinction' and climate disruption”, in The Guardian
Extemporaneous; off the cuff. examples
Given in a casual manner, either deliberately or unconsciously, with apparent disregard for effect. quotations examples
In one throwaway visual gag, the towering filing cabinet behind his desk is shown to have no drawers at all, but several concealed mirrors instead.
2021 February 5, Nicholas Barber, “The Great Dictator: The film that dared to laugh at Hitler”, in BBC
plural throwaways
Something temporary and disposable. quotations examples
Some [of the essays] appeared originally in writer's[sic] forums and bookstore throwaways, others in more academic contexts […]
2016, Dr Eric Murphy Selinger, Dr William A Gleason, Romance Fiction and American Culture
(Internet) A burner account. examples