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grubbiness

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grub⋅by

1  [gruhb-ee]
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–adjective, -bi⋅er, -bi⋅est.
1. dirty; slovenly: children with grubby faces and sad eyes.
2. infested with or affected by grubs or larvae.
3. contemptible: grubby political tricks.
Origin:
1605–15; grub + -y 1

Related forms:
grub⋅bi⋅ly, adverb
grub⋅bi⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. grimy, unkempt, messy, filthy, bedraggled.
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grub·by   (grŭb'ē)   
adj.   grub·bi·er, grub·bi·est

  1. Dirty; grimy: grubby old work clothes.

  2. Infested with grubs.

  3. Contemptible; despicable: has a grubby way of treating others.

grub'bi·ly adv., grub'bi·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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