grub
word
/ˈɡɹəb/
gruhb
/ɡɹˈʌb/
gruhb
Definition
'Grub' is an informal word for food, especially in casual conversation. It can also mean a small, worm-like insect larva.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal/slang when used for food, common in phrases like "grab some grub." Rarely used in formal contexts. Scientific or nature discussions use 'grub' for insect larvae. "Grub" as food is mostly British and Australian English but understood elsewhere.
Spanish: comida (informal) - larva (insecto)Portuguese (BR): comida (informal) - larva (inseto)Portuguese (PT): comida (informal) - larva (inseto)Chinese (Simplified): 饭（俚语）- 幼虫Chinese (Traditional): 飯（俚語）- 幼蟲Hindi: खाना (अनौपचारिक) - कीट का लार्वाArabic: طعام (عامية) - يرقة (حشرة)Bengali: খাবার - পোকামেরা (লার্ভা)Russian: жратва - личинкаJapanese: メシ - 幼虫Vietnamese: đồ ăn - ấu trùng (côn trùng)Korean: 음식 - 유충Turkish: yemek - larvaUrdu: کھانا - سنڈیIndonesian: makanan - larva
Example Sentences
I need some grub before we go out.
basic
Look, there’s a grub in the dirt.
basic
The bird eats the grub.
basic
Let's grab some grub after the movie.
natural
This place does really good grub—try the burgers!
natural
He survived in the wild by eating roots and grubs.
natural