garbage down . garbage down {v. phr.}, {slang} To eat eagerly and at great speed without much regard for manners or social convention. The children garbaged down their food. Categories: add yours children {slang} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: G Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment