Castoffs

/ˈkæstɔːfs/ noun

Definition

Plural of castoff; multiple unwanted items, rejected people, or knitting stitches that have been finished off.

Etymology

Regular English plural of castoff, adding -s. The singular castoff combines cast (to throw) and off (away).

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Castoffs have inspired entire industries—thrift stores, hand-me-down culture, and upcycling all depend on people's castoffs becoming treasures in someone else's hands!

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