Scrubbiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrubbiest

 

[ ˈskrʌbiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

used informally

Scrubbiest is the superlative form of scrubby, which describes something that is very scrubby or in very poor condition, often referring to something that is dirty or messy. It can also relate to a state of being unkempt or scruffy.

Synonyms

dirtiest, messiest, scraggliest.

Examples of usage

  • The scrubbiest dog in the shelter needs a home.
  • She wore the scrubbiest clothes while gardening.
  • After the storm, the yard looked its scrubbiest.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrubbiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais sujo

🇮🇳 सबसे गंदा

🇩🇪 schmutzigste

🇮🇩 paling kotor

🇺🇦 найбрудніший

🇵🇱 najbrudniejszy

🇯🇵 最も汚い

🇫🇷 le plus sale

🇪🇸 el más sucio

🇹🇷 en kirli

🇰🇷 가장 더러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر قذارة

🇨🇿 nejšpinavější

🇸🇰 najšpinavší

🇨🇳 最肮脏的

🇸🇮 najbolj umazan

🇮🇸 snautt

🇰🇿 ең ластанған

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ჭუჭყიანი

🇦🇿 ən çirkli

🇲🇽 el más sucio

Etymology

The word 'scrubby' originates from the Middle English term 'scrubbe,' which means to rub or clean vigorously. This term was influenced by the Old Norse word 'skrubba,' meaning to scrub or wipe out. Over time, 'scrubby' evolved to describe areas that are covered with low, dense growth, particularly in a wild or untamed condition. The superlative form, 'scrubbiest,' emphasizes the extreme quality of being scrubby or the maximum degree of untidiness or unkemptness. This transformation in meaning also reflects cultural attitudes towards cleanliness and nature.