scrag end
"Scrag end" is a term commonly used in the UK and Commonwealth to describe a specific cut of lamb or mutton from the neck, often used in economical dishes.
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Definition
B2Butchery
(technical, culinary)A cut of lamb or mutton from the neck, often used in soups and stews.
Example
- The recipe called for the scrag end to be simmered for hours to achieve the best flavor.
- Scrag end is a common choice for hearty, slow-cooked meals.
C1General
(informal)The less desirable or leftover part of something.
Example
- He felt like the scrag end of the team, always given the least important tasks.
- The scrag end of the project was left for the interns to finish.
Similar
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