rubbish
Translation
rubbish, trash, nonsense
Examples
Please take out the rubbish.
Please take out the rubbish.
He's talking absolute rubbish.
He's talking absolute rubbish.
Grammar Patterns
a pile of ((rubbish)) a heap of waste There's a pile of rubbish on the street.
to talk ((rubbish)) to say things that are foolish or untrue He's talking absolute rubbish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trash, garbage, refuse (for waste); nonsense, drivel (for foolish talk).
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman 'rubous', of unknown origin. Possibly related to 'rubble'.
Memory Tips
While common in British English for 'waste', in American English, 'trash' or 'garbage' is more frequent. 'Rubbish' is often used to mean 'nonsense'.