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trashy

[trash-ee] / ˈtræʃ i /


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Rivers that wind through Los Angeles County have a trashy reputation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Mr. Powell’s talents would be better served by less trashy material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

It would rather binge-watch thousands of hours of trashy TV shows than deal with the dithering crew of space hippies to which it’s been assigned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

It was snack, meal and mild emotional support all in one, and hit all the right notes: soft, salty, creamy and just a little bit trashy.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2025

And she didn’t need to spend her mornings watching trashy television when she could be sleeping.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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