grubby
word
Definition
Dirty, covered with dirt, or messy. "Grubby" is often used to describe hands, clothes, or places that look unclean.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often mildly negative, used more for physical dirtiness than moral faults. Common with 'grubby hands' or 'grubby clothes.' Not as strong as 'filthy' or 'disgusting.'
Spanish: sucio - mugrientoPortuguese (BR): sujo - imundoPortuguese (PT): sujo - imundoChinese (Simplified): 肮脏的 - 邋遢的Chinese (Traditional): 髒兮兮的 - 邋遢的Hindi: गंदा - मैलेArabic: قذر - متسخ
Example Sentences
My shirt is grubby after playing outside.
basic
Wash your grubby hands before dinner.
basic
The children came home with grubby faces.
basic
These grubby old jeans are my favorite for gardening.
natural
His room always looks a bit grubby, no matter how much he cleans.
natural
Don’t worry about your grubby shoes—it’s just a picnic.
natural