Word: RUBBISH
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Definition of RUBBISH
- Refuse, waste, garbage, junk, trash.
"The rubbish is collected every Thursday in Gloucester, but on Wednesdays in Cheltenham."
- (by extension) An item, or items, of low quality.
"Much of what they sell is rubbish."
- (by extension) Nonsense.
"Everything the teacher said during that lesson was rubbish. How can she possibly think that a bass viol and a cello are the same thing?"
- To criticize, to denigrate, to denounce, to disparage.
- Exceedingly bad; awful.
"This has been a rubbish day, and itโs about to get worse: my mother-in-law is coming to stay."
- Used to express that something is exceedingly bad, awful, or terrible.
"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!
"Rubbish! I did nothing of the sort!"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "rubbish" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "rubbish" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RUBBISH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RUBBISH worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RUBBISH? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RUBBISH:
- # the rubbish effect
- # master of rubbish
- # playing with rubbish
- # in terms of rubbish
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