disco rice

English

Etymology

From their rice-like appearance and wiggling motions, as if dancing.

Noun

disco rice (uncountable)

  1. (US, slang) Maggots.

Usage notes

  • This term is reported by The New York Times to be in use among sanitation workers.
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