Longman Dictionary English From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Drinkdregsdregs /dreɡz/ noun 1 [plural]DFDPIECE a small amount of a drink, sometimes with bits in, left at the bottom of a cup, glass, or bottle2 → the dregs of society/humanityOrigin dregs (1300-1400) Old Norse dregg ldoceonline.com