noun
Meaning 1
A pile of rubbish discarded in such a manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
fly-tip
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verb
Meaning 2
To dispose of waste (garbage) illegally, rather than at an authorized dump location.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- You face an unlimited fine if your rubbish is found fly-tipped.
Meaning relationships
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History
Etymology
From fly + tip. To tip (“deposit rubbish”) on the fly.
Across languages
Translations
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: décharge sauvage — pile of illegally discarded rubbish
- French: dépôt sauvage — pile of illegally discarded rubbish
- French: dépôt sauvage de déchets — pile of illegally discarded rubbish
- French: dépôt sauvage d'ordures — pile of illegally discarded rubbish
- Welsh: tipio anghyfreithlon — pile of illegally discarded rubbish
- Dutch: afval dumpen — to dispose of waste illegally
- Welsh: tipio'n anghyfreithlon — to dispose of waste illegally