Garbage Grove

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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.