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Definition of grubbiness

grubbiness

/ˈɡrʌb.i.nəs/
grub · bi · ness
Adverb:grubbily
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Adjective:grubby
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grubbiness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being dirty, grimy, or unwashed.

Example

"The general grubbiness of the old train station made the commuters eager to leave."

2

The quality of being morally sordid, base, or contemptible.

Example

"The journalist exposed the underlying grubbiness of the political campaign's backroom deals."

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• Rhymes for grubbiness

• Nearby Words

growth
grr
grub
grubbiness
grubby
grubworm
grudge

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grubbiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grubbiness
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