rubbish
Translation
trash, garbage, nonsense
Examples
Please take the rubbish out.
Please take the trash out.
He was talking complete rubbish.
He was talking complete nonsense.
Grammar Patterns
((as an uncountable noun)) waste material Please take the rubbish out.
((as an uncountable noun)) something of poor quality or that is untrue He was talking complete rubbish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trash, garbage, waste; nonsense, drivel
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'rubous', of unknown origin. It is related to 'rubble'. In the US, 'trash' or 'garbage' is more common for waste.
Memory Tips
Think of this as the British equivalent of 'trash' or 'garbage'. It's also used to dismiss an idea, like saying 'That's nonsense!'