Synonyms for grubby

Synonyms for (noun) grubby

Synonyms: Myxocephalus aenaeus, grubby

Definition: small sculpin of the coast of New England

Similar words: sculpin

Definition: any of numerous spiny large-headed usually scaleless scorpaenoid fishes with broad mouths


Synonyms for (adj) grubby

Synonyms: dingy, grubby, grungy, grimy, begrimed, raunchy

Definition: thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

Usage: a miner's begrimed face; dingy linen; grimy hands; grubby little fingers; a grungy kitchen

Similar words: soiled, dirty, unclean

Definition: soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

Usage: dirty unswept sidewalks; a child in dirty overalls; dirty slums; piles of dirty dishes; put his dirty feet on the clean sheet; wore an unclean shirt; mining is a dirty job; Cinderella did the dirty work while her sisters preened themselves


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