dreggy

dreg·gy

[dreg-ee]
adjective, dreg·gi·er, dreg·gi·est.
abounding in or like dregs; filthy; muddy.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English. See dreg, -y1

dreg·gi·ness, noun
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dreggy (ˈdrɛɡɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -gier, -giest
like or full of dregs

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Dreggy is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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