View synonyms for rubbishy

rubbishy

[ ruhb-i-shee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

rubbishy

/ ˈrʌbɪʃɪ /

First recorded in 1785–95; rubbish + -y ¹

Most o' they candidates did all their 'tisin' with rubbishy flags and balloons—made in Japan, Sir, every blamed one o' them!

Peter Gross observed its rubbishy surroundings with ill-concealed disgust.

And it would be better for you to sit and read them rather than them rubbishy books you gets out of master's libery.

And, on the other hand, you oughtn't to buy such rubbishy, shabby-genteel things as you do.

Possibly; but dare one of you suggest that in competition with any rubbishy sensation-monger either of them will stand a chance?

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse