Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

litter picking

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.64 in modern English

Syllables: lit-ter pick-ing
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The picking up of rubbish carelessly dropped by people, often organised by a group.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[…] they have also been out litter picking, returning railway character to the line, restoring structures, and adding picnic tables."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

litter lout litter pick

Frequently Paired Words

litterbug litter lout litter pick

Questions

What does litter picking mean?: The picking up of rubbish carelessly dropped by people, often organised by a group.

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