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white trashery

idiom
Meaning

The state or characteristic of being, resembling, or behaving in the manner of white trash.


Origin

disputed origin

From white trash + -ery.

Examples
SIMPLE

That behavior is pure white trashery.

CONTEXTUAL

The neighbors were fighting in the front yard again, a display of white trashery that embarrassed the whole street.

COMPLEX

His decision to host a loud, destructive party in the quiet suburbs was viewed by the community as a blatant act of white trashery.

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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    Elevated blood pressure measured by a medical practitioner and deemed to result from the patient's emotional response to the medical environment.

  5. 05

    white hat

    A good person; a hero.

  6. 06

    white lie

    A deliberately untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result; especially, one which is judged to be better than an overhonest alternative, as for example to remain polite in a superficial social exchange, or to choose one's battles.

  7. 07

    white magic

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  8. 08

    white marriage

    An unconsummated marriage.

Last updated April 17, 2026