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Meaning of grubs

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

grubs

Pronunciation:/ɡɹʌbz/

noun

Definitions

  1. An immature stage in the life cycle of an insect; a larva.

    Synonyms:larva
  2. Food.

  3. A short, thick man; a dwarf.

  4. A dirty person.

verb

Definitions

  1. To scavenge or in some way scrounge, typically for food.

  2. To dig; to dig up by the roots; to root out by digging; often followed by up.

    Example: to grub up trees, rushes, or sedge

  3. To supply with food.

  4. To eat.