Garbage man.
Dustman
Example Sentences
"The dustmen come on Thursdays."
"Wave to the dustman."
Etymology & History
British term for garbage collector. Americans use 'garbage man' or 'sanitation worker'. British waste service terminology.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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