Grubbily: meaning, definitions and examples
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grubbily
[ หษกrสb.ษช.li ]
appearance, state
Grubbily describes a manner of being dirty or unkempt. It refers to an appearance that is not clean and is often associated with a lack of care or attention to hygiene.
Synonyms
dirty, disheveled, messy, unkempt.
Examples of usage
- The children looked grubbily after playing in the muddy field.
- He always dresses grubbily, as if he doesn't care about his appearance.
- Their house was grubbily organized, with dishes piled high in the sink.
- She realized her appearance was grubbily after spending the day gardening.
Translations
Translations of the word "grubbily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sujo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฆเคเฅ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schmutzig
๐ฎ๐ฉ kotor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะดะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ brudny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฑใ
๐ซ๐ท sale
๐ช๐ธ sucio
๐น๐ท kirli
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุณุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกpinavรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกpinavรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฎ่็
๐ธ๐ฎ umazan
๐ฎ๐ธ รณhrein
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐั-ะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแซแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงirkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ sucio
Etymology
The word 'grubbily' is derived from the adjective 'grubby', which originated in the early 19th century. 'Grubby' itself comes from the Middle English word 'grubbe', meaning 'to dig or burrow', which reflects a connection to dirt and filth, as it is associated with creatures that dig in the ground. The evolution of 'grub' also links to the Old English word 'grubbian', which means 'to dig'. Over time, 'grubby' came to describe something that was soiled or filth-ridden, and the adverbial form 'grubbily' emerged to indicate the manner in which an action is performed, emphasizing the dirty or unkempt aspect. This word often carries a negative connotation, suggesting neglect or a lack of cleanliness in both physical appearance and surroundings.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,435, 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.