Main Entry: rub·bish

Pronunciation: \ˈrə-bish, dial -bij\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English robous

Date: 15th century

1 : useless waste or rejected matter : trash
2 : something that is worthless or nonsensical <few real masterpieces are forgotten and not much rubbish survives — William Bridges-Adams>

— rub·bishy \-bə-shē\ adjective