Foundation level · Year 4 · free
grubby
adjective · Say it: GRUB-ee
What it means
Foundationdirty and grimy, especially from mud or sticky hands
After playing football in the park, Jack's knees were grubby with mud.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- dirty
- filthy
- grimy
- mucky
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- clean
- spotless
More examples
- Please wash your grubby hands before you eat your sandwich.
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