Cool MateMeaning of Rubbish
things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them
In simple words: Something that is worthless or of poor quality.
Rubbish in a sentence
- He threw the rubbish in the bin.
- This idea is absolute rubbish!
- Please take out the rubbish when you leave.
- The film was rubbish; I wouldn’t recommend it.
- Don't let rubbish pile up in your room.
- He often speaks rubbish when he’s tired.
- It’s not rubbish; it’s a work of art!
How to use Rubbish
Use 'rubbish' in everyday conversation when expressing dislike for something. It can sound casual or dismissive, so it may not be suitable for formal situations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Sounds like 'rub' + 'bish' — imagine rubbing off bad ideas that are sheer rubbish.
Related words
Collocations with Rubbish
Synonyms for Rubbish
Common mistakes with Rubbish
- Using 'rubbish' in a formal context.
- Confusing 'rubbish' with 'trash', thinking they are interchangeable in all dialects.
- Using 'rubbish' only to refer to physical waste, rather than ideas or opinions.
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Rubbish in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قمامة، كلام فارغ
شيء لا قيمة له أو ذو جودة رديئة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আবর্জনা, বাজে কথা
এমন কিছু যা মূল্যহীন বা নিম্নমানের।
- GermanDeutsch
Müll, Quatsch
Etwas Wertloses oder von schlechter Qualität.
- SpanishEspañol
Basura
Algo que no tiene valor o de mala calidad.
- Persianفارسی
آشغال، مزخرف
چیزی که بیارزش یا بیکیفیت است.
- FrenchFrançais
Poubelle, ordures, n'importe quoi
Quelque chose qui ne vaut rien ou qui est de mauvaise qualité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कचरा, बकवास
ऐसी कोई चीज़ जो बेकार या घटिया क्वालिटी की हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Spazzatura, Sciocchezze
Qualcosa di senza valore o di scarsa qualità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lixo, Porcaria
Algo que não tem valor ou é de má qualidade.
- RussianРусский
Мусор, Чушь
Что-то бесполезное или низкого качества.
- Urduاردو
کوڑا کرکٹ، بکواس
کوئی ایسی چیز جو بے کار ہو یا ناقص معیار کی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
垃圾
没价值或质量差的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about Rubbish
What does Rubbish mean?
Something that is worthless or of poor quality.
What is the definition of Rubbish?
things that you throw away because you no longer want or need them
How do you use Rubbish in a sentence?
He threw the rubbish in the bin.
Can you give another example of Rubbish?
This idea is absolute rubbish!
What are synonyms for Rubbish?
Common alternatives include nonsense.
What is the opposite of Rubbish?
Opposite meanings include treasure, valuable, quality.
What words go with Rubbish?
It commonly pairs with domestic, household, garden, bag, pile, tons, put out, collect, remove, decay, rot, bag, bin, skip, absolute, complete, total, talk, rubbish about, a load of rubbish, what rubbish!, absolute, complete, total, talk, rubbish about, a load of rubbish, what rubbish!.
What are common mistakes when using Rubbish?
Using 'rubbish' in a formal context. Confusing 'rubbish' with 'trash', thinking they are interchangeable in all dialects. Using 'rubbish' only to refer to physical waste, rather than ideas or opinions.
How do you pronounce Rubbish?
US: /["/ˈrʌbɪʃ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈrʌbɪʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Rubbish formal or informal?
"Rubbish" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Rubbish?
Use 'rubbish' in everyday conversation when expressing dislike for something. It can sound casual or dismissive, so it may not be suitable for formal situations.
What CEFR level is Rubbish?
"Rubbish" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.