Synonyms for

Grub

Verb / grʌb / Another word for grub — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an insect larva, especially a beetle larva, that lives in soil and feeds on roots and other plant parts

Synonyms & similar words

sponge chow cadge bum chuck eats mooch larva caterpillar maggot worm chrysalis pupa nymph insect beetle weevil ant termite bug creepie-crawlie critter beastie vermin pest parasite mosquito

Example sentences

  1. I found a grub in my garden while digging.
  2. The grub was eating the roots of the plant.
  3. The chickens love to eat grubs.
  4. I saw a beetle lay eggs in the soil where the grubs live.
  5. We found a grub in our compost pile.

Quotes

  • I'm not much of a grub person. I mean, I'm not going to go out of my way to eat them, but if they're there, I'll eat them.
  • I'm not a grub person, really. I'm a sushi person.
  • The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese and the late bird gets the grub.

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