grubbiness
|grub-bi-ness|
B2
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/ˈɡrʌbiːnəs/
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/ˈɡrʌbɪnəs/
(grubby)
state of being dirty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'grubby' originates from the word 'grub', which meant 'to dig or search for something'.
Historical Evolution
'grub' transformed into the adjective 'grubby', and eventually the noun 'grubbiness' was derived to describe the state of being grubby.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'grub' meant 'to dig or search', but over time, 'grubby' evolved to mean 'dirty', leading to 'grubbiness' as the state of being dirty.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being dirty or unclean.
The grubbiness of the old building was evident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 04:34