"walking dustbin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: walking dustbins [plural]
Etymology: In reference to the fact that left-over scraps of food may be thrown away. Head templates: {{en-noun}} walking dustbin (plural walking dustbins)
  1. (UK, humorous) A person or animal that will eat almost anything. Tags: UK, humorous
    Sense id: en-walking_dustbin-en-noun-TvYhFafx Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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