anstandsrest

from German “Anstand” = decency and “Rest” = leftovers
Anstandsrest refers to the last bit of desirable food (usually cake, cookies, or candy), that no one dares take for fear of appearing greedy or impolite.

*Cleaning up after a party*
“As always, they left an anstandsrest of the cake. Now I can bin it. Great.”

by w0rdm0nger February 17, 2021