Garbage Grove
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The city of Garden Grove, California, used in reference to the high poverty rates in the city.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Garbage Grove” mean?
The city of Garden Grove, California, used in reference to the high poverty rates in the city.
Is “Garbage Grove” formal or informal?
Garbage Grove is generally derogatory, slang.