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Throwaway (Noun)

Words spoken in a casual way with conscious under-emphasis.

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

I made a throwaway comment about the movie, but it ended up sparking a heated debate.
The comedian's throwaway line about politics got a surprisingly big laugh from the audience.
Her throwaway remark about quitting her job was met with skepticism by her friends.
The actor's throwaway delivery of the line made it sound like he was just improvising.
The musician's throwaway lyrics about heartbreak were actually a deeply personal expression of her emotions.

(sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets.

Nouns denoting people.

The city streets were home to many throwaways, children abandoned by their families and forced to fend for themselves.
She had once been a throwaway, a tiny thing surviving by rummaging through trash cans, but a charity had finally taken her in.
Social workers were increasingly encountering throwaways on the streets, boys who had been cast aside and were left to scrounge for food.
Aged 10 and a self-described throwaway, the boy rummaged through garbage to survive on a diet of scraps and handouts.
Life on the streets was particularly hard for young throwaways like John, who were frequently at risk of falling into prostitution or a life of petty crime.

An advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers".