Fly-tip

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A pile of rubbish discarded in such a manner
Verb
  1. 1
    To dispose of waste (garbage) illegally, rather than at an authorized dump location.

    "You face an unlimited fine if your rubbish is found fly-tipped."

Example

More examples

"You face an unlimited fine if your rubbish is found fly-tipped."

Etymology

From fly + tip. To tip (“deposit rubbish”) on the fly.

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