Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
litterbug
noun
/ˈlɪtərˌbʌɡ/
Definition
A person who tends to throw or leave litter in public places.
Examples
- He was caught being a litterbug after tossing his fast-food wrappers on the ground.
- The city organized a clean-up campaign to combat the habits of litterbugs.
- As a responsible citizen, she always picks up after herself, never wanting to be thought of as a litterbug.
Meaning
Litterbugs are individuals who carelessly dispose of trash, contributing to environmental pollution and making public spaces dirty or unpleasant.
Synonyms
- Polluter
- Neatnik (in a contrastive sense)
- Dumper
