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Grub - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Grub refers to the larval stage of insects, especially beetles, often found in soil or decaying matter. Informally, it can also mean food, as in a casual term for a meal.

grub

/ɡrʌb/ /ɡrʌb/

Definition:

The larva of an insect, especially a beetle; also slang for food.

Synonyms:

larva, maggot, food, chow, eats

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

adult insect, delicacy

Common Collocations:

grub street, grub around, grub up

Derivatives:

grubber, grubbing

Usage Tips:

Use "grub" informally for food or literally for insect larvae; avoid in formal contexts.

Common Phrases:

grub street, grub it out, grub up some info

Etymology:

Originates from Old English "grubbian," meaning to dig or root around like an insect larva.

Examples:

  • 1. The children found a grub under the log.
  • 2. We stopped to grab some grub at the diner.
  • 3. He spent the afternoon grubbing in the garden for worms.
  • 4. The bird pecked at the grub in the soil.

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