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Bins A large, deep container with a lid, used for storing garbage. ■ "I forgot to take out the trash and now the bins are overflowing with stinky garbage!
Smells A strong, unpleasant odor that is often associated with garbage or decay. ■ "The garbage can in the alleyway smells so bad, I almost gagged when I took out the trash."
barrio A neighborhood full of Mexicans, and where all the tacos taste like garbage. ■ "I never thought I'd find a good meal in this barrio. Guess I should stick to eating burritos."
coon A large, slow-moving animal with a greyish-brown coat and white patches on its face. It is also known as a raccoon. ■ "I saw a coon rummaging through a garbage can last night."
Effort An attempt to accomplish something, typically with some degree of difficulty or strain. ■ "She put in a lot of effort to make the cake look perfect, but it still looked like a pile of garbage."
jettison To throw away or discard something because it is unwanted, unnecessary, or inconvenient. ■ "I was so tired of carrying this heavy backpack, I decided to jettison it on the nearest garbage bin."
Landfill A vast, stinky, and unorganized pile of garbage. ■ "I forgot where I put my phone, and now it's buried in the landfill of my memory."
Nauseous Adjective - Feeling sick or ill, often due to a strong smell or taste. ■ After smelling the garbage disposal, he realized he was nauseous and couldn't finish his dinner.
pecker A small, bird-like creature that is known for its sharp beak and ability to pick things up with its mouth. ■ "I can't believe the pecker got a promotion for its excellent work at picking up garbage!"
Peddling The act of selling a product or service by making an obnoxious sales pitch and harassing potential customers. ■ John's neighbor was peddling his homemade jams door-to-door, but nobody wanted to buy them because they tasted like garbage.
perfecting The art of constantly trying to make something better, but ultimately failing because perfection is impossible. ■ "I've been perfecting my sandwich recipe for years, but it still tastes like a pile of garbage."
pretense A false or dishonest claim or excuse used to justify one's actions or beliefs. ■ "My dog ate my shoes, I swear it! I just found this pretense in the garbage can."
reeking adjective Exuding or giving off a strong odor, often in a negative way. ■ The garbage bin was reeking with the smell of rotting food.
revolting So disgusting that one would be physically repelled by it. ■ "The smell of rotting garbage was so revolting that I had to hold my nose."
rot A state of being utterly disgusting or repulsive, often caused by decay. ■ "I forgot to clean the garbage and now my kitchen is full of rot."
Scavenging The act of searching for food or other useful items in dumpsters, trash cans, and other waste areas. ■ "John was a master scavenger, he could find anything in the garbage! He even found a TV once."
scrounge To search for food or other necessities by rummaging through garbage, waste, and other undesirable places. ■ "I had to scrounge the fridge for any leftovers to bring to work."
Sinuses An amusing and humorous way to describe someone's bad breath or smelly body odor. ■ "Your sinuses are giving off a foul odor, it's like you're a walking garbage can!
smelt A strong and unpleasant odor that is easily detected by the sense of smell. ■ The garbage bin in my apartment smells like a skunk every week. I refuse to take out the trash because of it!
stink A strong, unpleasant odor that is generally considered repulsive. ■ "The garbage in the kitchen was stinking so bad, it made me want to gag just walking by."
stinks This word is used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or repulsive, often with a strong odor. ■ The garbage in the alleyway stinks so bad that it's making me want to throw up!
whiff A strong, pungent smell of something that is unpleasant or off-putting. ■The garbage bin emitted a foul whiff that turned my stomach.
degradation The act of making someone or something worse, typically through humiliation or punishment. ■ "His degradation was complete when he had to crawl on his hands and knees through a muddy field while wearing a sign that read 'I am a piece of garbage.'
Disposing To get rid of something unwanted, such as garbage or old clothes. ■ When I found out that my roommate had been disposing of his leftover pizza boxes in the bathroom, I knew we needed to have a serious talk about personal hygiene.
dump 1. To suddenly and violently throw or dispose of something, often in a careless manner., 2. A place where waste is disposed of, typically in the form of garbage, sewage, or other unpleasant substances. ■ "I accidentally dumped my entire box of chocolates in the trash! What a dumpster fire that was.", "After a long day of work, I headed straight to the dump to dispose of all my leftover tacos."
Grubbing To engage in the act of searching for food or other resources by rummaging through garbage or debris. ■ "I was grubbing around the kitchen looking for something to snack on when I found a jar of pickles hidden under a pile of dirty dishes!"
Hygiene 1 The practice of keeping oneself clean and healthy, especially through regular bathing and grooming. ■ I forgot my toothbrush at home and my mouth felt like a garbage disposal by the end of the day. I clearly need to work on my dental hygiene.; 2 a A sense of moral or ethical purity, often associated with religious beliefs or societal norms. ■ I grew up in a very strict household where hygiene was paramount. My parents believed that if we didn't wash our hands before every meal, we were going to hell. It's no wonder I have OCD now.; b The act of pretending to be clean or healthy when in reality you are quite the opposite. ■ I told my boss I was feeling great and had a lot of energy, but in reality I was dying of exhaustion. My lack of hygiene skills must have given me away. The study or principles of maintaining good health, including proper nutrition and exercise. ■ I wanted to get in shape for my summer vacation, so I started a strict hygiene routine that included daily yoga and a diet of nothing but kale smoothies. Unfortunately, my friends started calling me "The Hygienic Nazi" because I was so obsessed with cleanliness.
obligations A sense of duty or responsibility to do something, even if it's not pleasant or easy. ■ "I knew I had to take out the garbage, but I couldn't help but procrastinate until my neighbor threatened to call the cops on me."
odor A strong and unpleasant smell that lingers in the air, often caused by decay or spoilage. ■ I forgot to take out the garbage and now my apartment reeks of a terrible odor. A word used to describe a person who is stinky or smelly, often in a derogatory way. ■ "That guy is such an odor!" exclaimed the disgusted passerby.
researcher A person who spends their days sifting through stacks of papers and books in order to find the one piece of information that will make them look smart in front of their boss. ■ "I'm pretty sure I found the information you were looking for, but it took me three hours to sift through all the garbage first. I guess being a researcher isn't all fun and games."
Scrounging The act of searching for food, supplies or other items that are discarded or hard to come by. Often involves rummaging through garbage cans or dumpsters. ■ "John's scrounging habits are legendary, he even found a whole bag of leftover pizza in the office trash can!"
trash a collection of discarded items that are considered to be of no value or use, typically including food waste, paper, plastic, and other materials that are intended for disposal. ■ "I accidentally dropped my phone in the trash can while I was trying to take a selfie. Now I have to go through all the garbage to find it!"