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walking dustbin

walking dustbin noun: a person or animal that will eat almost anything.

Noun

walking dustbin (plural walking dustbins)

  1. (UK, humorous) A person or animal that will eat almost anything.

Forms of walking dustbin

pluralwalking dustbins

Origin of walking dustbin

In reference to the fact that left-over scraps of food may be thrown away.

Questions about walking dustbin

What does walking dustbin mean?
Walking dustbin means a person or animal that will eat almost anything.
What part of speech is walking dustbin?
Walking dustbin is a noun.
What is the plural of walking dustbin?
The plural of walking dustbin is walking dustbins.

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