file 13

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file 13

noun

US, dated, slang, uncountable A trash can, wastepaper basket. Just put it in file 13. It doesn't warrant a response.
Similar: circular file, round file, circular filing cabinet, bin, garbage can, garbage pail, trash bin, trash can, trashbin, trashcan, waste bin, wastebin

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@misc{file_13_2026,
  title = {file 13},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/file%2013},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}