rubbish
|rub/bish|
B1
/ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless waste
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rubbish' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'robous,' where 'robous' meant 'broken stones or debris.'
Historical Evolution
'robous' transformed into the modern English word 'rubbish' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'broken stones or debris,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'waste material or refuse.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
waste material; refuse or litter.
The bin was overflowing with rubbish.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to criticize or dismiss something as worthless.
The critics rubbished the new movie.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39