How to Pronounce "grubber"
word
GRUB-er
GRUB-uh
Definition
In cricket, a 'grubber' is a ball that stays very low after being bowled. Informally, it can also refer to someone who works very hard, especially at dull or boring tasks.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡrʌbɚ
British English
ɡɹˈʌbɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRUB-er
UK
GRUB-uh
Listen in Context
The bowler delivered a grubber that surprised the batsman.
It is hard to hit a grubber in cricket.
My uncle is a real grubber who never stops working.
He thought the ball would bounce high, but it turned out to be a nasty grubber.