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grubworm

[ gruhb-wurm ]

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grubworm1

First recorded in 1745–55; grub + worm

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Example Sentences

Finally the Birds, Insects, and smaller animals came together for the same purpose, and the Grubworm was chief of the council.

The automatic dropped from his hand, and he crimped up like a stuck grubworm.

So from that time the grubworm has only been able to wiggle in that way.

What, shall that grubworm Pantilius have any effect upon me?

What would be the fate of the corn if the grubworm were allowed to run riot, we do not presume to say.

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