litterbug

[ lit-er-buhg ]

noun

1. a person who litters public places with items of refuse:

   Litterbugs had thrown beer cans on the picnic grounds.

Other Words From

• litter·bugging noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of litterbug¹

First recorded in 1945–50; litter + bug ¹

Example Sentences

So much that the Park Service has established a confidential tip line called “Powell Watch” for lawful jet skiers to rat out the litterbugs.

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