Grubs Meaning in English
word · lemma: grub
ˈɡɹəbz
GRUBZ
ɡɹˈʌbz
GRUBZ
Definition
'Grubs' mainly refers to the larval stage of certain insects, like beetles, which look like small white worms. Informally, it can also mean food or a meal (slang).
Usage & Nuances
'Grubs' is formal when talking about insect biology but very informal or slang when meaning 'food.' As a noun for insects, it is usually plural. For food, heard in phrases like 'get some grubs.' Not to confuse with 'grub' as a verb (to dig).
Spanish: larvas (de insecto) - comida (jerga)Portuguese (BR): larvas (de inseto) - comida (gíria)Portuguese (PT): larvas (de inseto) - comida (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 幼虫 - 食物（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 幼蟲 - 食物（俚語）Hindi: कीड़े के लार्वा - खाना (स्लैंग)Arabic: يرقات (حشرات) - طعام (عامية)Bengali: লার্ভা (পোকামাকড়ের) - খাবার (স্ল্যাং)Russian: личинки (насекомых) - еда (разг.)Japanese: 幼虫（昆虫の）- 食べ物（スラング）Vietnamese: ấu trùng (côn trùng) - đồ ăn (lóng)Korean: 애벌레(곤충) - 음식(슬랭)Turkish: larva (böcek) - yiyecek (argo)Urdu: سنڈیاں (کیڑے مکوڑوں کی) - کھانا (سلینگ)Indonesian: larva (serangga) - makanan (slang)
Example Sentences
We found grubs under a log in the garden.
basic
Chickens love to eat grubs.
basic
Many fish eat grubs as part of their diet.
basic
Let's grab some grubs before the movie starts.
natural
The chef served roasted grubs as a delicacy at the event.
natural
I haven't had any grubs today—I'm starving!
natural