Synonyms for

Grubby

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

Definition

Grubby means dirty or messy.

Synonyms & similar words

grimy begrimed grungy raunchy myxocephalusaenaeus dingy dirty messy filthy grimy sloppy untidy disheveled soiled stained muddy smudged smutty smeared untidy foul grungy squalid dusty dingy shabby

Example sentences

  1. The grubby shirt had food stains all over it.
  2. The grubby hands left marks on the wall.
  3. The grubby room was filled with dirty clothes.
  4. She found a grubby coin at the bottom of her bag.
  5. The grubby cat had mud on its paws.

Quotes

  • She scrubbed the grubby floor until it sparkled.
  • His grubby hands made fingerprints all over the mirror.
  • The grubby puppy played in the mud and got messy.

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