litterbug

/ˈlɪtərbʌɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who carelessly drops litter, such as trash or cigarette butts, on the ground.

“The city council is cracking down on litterbugs in the downtown area with increased fines.”

2. noun

A person who is careless or thoughtless in their behavior.

“He’s a bit of a litterbug and often forgets to turn off the lights when he leaves the room.”

Synonyms

  • litterer
  • polluter

Antonyms

  • conservationist
  • ecologist