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RUBBISH

(noun, verb, adj., interj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Rubbish.

How to pronounce rubbish:

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Rubbish - as a noun

Worthless material that is to be disposed of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scrap9trash8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
waste8waste materialwaste matterwaste product
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Nonsensical talk or writing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
applesauce16codswallop18folderol12trash8tripe7trumpery15wish-wash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drivel10garbage11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rubbish - as a verb

Attack strongly

Rubbish - as an adjective

Exceedingly bad; awful.

Example: "This has been a rubbish day, and it’s about to get worse: my mother-in-law is coming to stay."

Rubbish - as an interjection

Used to express that something is exceedingly bad, awful, or terrible.

Example: "The one day i actually practice my violin, the teacher cancels the lesson. aw, rubbish! though at least this means you have time to play football."

Used to express that what was recently said is nonsense or untrue; balderdash!, nonsense!

Example: "Rubbish! i did nothing of the sort!"

Example Sentences

"Please take out the rubbish before you leave."
"The streets were littered with rubbish after the parade."
"He threw the old broken chair into the rubbish bin."
"The rubbish truck comes every Monday to collect our trash."
"I can't believe you actually bought that rubbish!"
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Word Game Points

Is RUBBISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rubbish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUBBISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is RUBBISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rubbish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUBBISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is RUBBISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rubbish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUBBISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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