Grubbiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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grubbiest

 

[ ˈɡrʌbi.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general description

Grubbiest is the superlative form of grubby, which means dirty or unclean. It is often used to describe something that is in the worst condition of messiness or filth.

Synonyms

dirtiest, filthiest, messiest

Examples of usage

  • The children's clothes were the grubbiest after playing outside.
  • He always had the grubbiest shoes after running in the mud.
  • The grubbiest corner of the room needed a thorough cleaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "grubbiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sujo

🇮🇳 सबसे गंदा

🇩🇪 der schmutzigste

🇮🇩 paling kotor

🇺🇦 найбрудніший

🇵🇱 najbrudniejszy

🇯🇵 最も汚い

🇫🇷 le plus sale

🇪🇸 el más sucio

🇹🇷 en pis

🇰🇷 가장 더러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر اتساخًا

🇨🇿 nejšpinavější

🇸🇰 najšpinavší

🇨🇳 最脏的

🇸🇮 najbolj umazan

🇮🇸 saurasti

🇰🇿 ең лас

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბინძური

🇦🇿 ən çirkli

🇲🇽 el más sucio

Etymology

The word 'grubby' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'grubbe' meaning 'to dirty or soil'. The term reflects the concept of being covered in grime or dirt. As an adjective, 'grubby' served to describe the state of being dirty, which can apply to both people and objects. The superlative form 'grubbiest' follows the standard English convention of forming comparatives and superlatives by adding the suffix '-est' to the base word. The use of 'grubby' has evolved to cover various contexts, from physical cleanliness to implied untidiness in behavior or style.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,183, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.