fly-tip
fly-tip · fly-tips · fly-tipped · fly-tipping
To dispose of waste illegally, rather than at an authorized dump locationTo dispose of waste (garbage) illegally, rather than at an authorized dump location.
Meaning
1 sensesTo dispose of waste (garbage) illegally, rather than at an authorized dump location.
You face an unlimited fine if your rubbish is found fly-tipped.
Origin
From fly + tip. To tip (“deposit rubbish”) on the fly.From fly + tip. To tip (“deposit rubbish”) on the fly.
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Forms
fly-tips, fly-tipping, fly-tipped, fly-tipped| Base form | fly-tip · to fly-tip |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | fly-tips |
| Present participle | fly-tipping |
| Past simple | fly-tipped |
| Past participle | fly-tipped |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle